Applause

Applause is a global leader in digital quality and crowdsourced testing, providing specialized services for the healthcare and life sciences industries. The company offers a platform that connects organizations with a global community of over one million digital experts to validate digital products, including telehealth applications, patient portals, and connected medical devices. For life sciences clients, Applause ensures that digital experiences are user-friendly, accessible, and compliant with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. Their solutions are particularly valuable for decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), where they help optimize patient engagement and data collection through real-world testing of digital tools. By leveraging 'in-the-wild' testing, Applause provides pharmaceutical companies with actionable insights into the patient and provider experience. The company's expertise supports the development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and the digital transformation of clinical research.