RIDL by Metricwire has been created for use in the RIDL research study through The Ohio State University.

As part of your participation in the RIDL research study, you will be asked to respond to surveys which ask questions about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, the app will collect sensor data to understand your activity levels, environment and how you use your smartphone. Your app experience is unique and has been designed by the Study Team using the Metricwire Research Portal. All of the data you submit during your study experience is protected by Metricwire and controlled by your Study Team. If you have any questions please contact the RIDL study team using the contact information they have provided.

The Rhythms In Daily Life app supports diverse research use cases, including:
• Activity and Fitness Tracking
Researchers may ask questions about activity and fitness or collect data through wearable sensors like Fitbit or Polar.
• Stress Management and Relaxation
Researchers may configure meditation exercises, relaxation programs, or digital interventions to help participants reduce stress and improve mental acuity.
• Clinical Decision Support
Researchers may design studies to help clinicians gather insights and deliver personalized decision-making tools for healthcare scenarios.
• Healthcare Services and Management
Researchers can collect feedback on healthcare services, track patient satisfaction, and optimize management processes for better patient outcomes.
• Mental and Behavioral Health
Researchers may explore behavioral interventions, mental health strategies, and personalized programs to support emotional well-being.
• Medical Reference and Education
Researchers may use the app to deliver educational materials or training modules tailored to participants’ medical needs or interests.
• Medication and Pain Management
Researchers can program medication reminders, track adherence, and assess participants’ experiences with pain management strategies.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Researchers may provide tailored physical therapy exercises, schedule rehabilitation check-ins, and monitor progress to support recovery.
• Wear OS Compatibility
The RIDL Wear OS app allows you to sync your phone with your watch app so that you can get real-time alerts for activities on your watch or Wear OS compatible device

Rhythms In Daily Life by MetricWire makes research participation simple, secure, and meaningful, with transparency and user control at the forefront.