Beyond the Randomized Controlled Trial: A Review of Alternatives in mHealth Clinical Trial Methods

Beyond the Randomized Controlled Trial: A Review of Alternatives in mHealth Clinical Trial Methods

Beyond the Randomized Controlled Trial: A Review of Alternatives in mHealth Clinical Trial Methods

Quynh Pham 1, 2 , MSc ;   David Wiljer 2, 3, 4 , PhD ;   Joseph A Cafazzo 1, 2, 5 , PEng, PhD

1 Centre for Global eHealth Innovation , Techna Institute , University Health Network , Toronto , ON , CA

2 Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation , Dalla Lana School of Public Health , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , CA

3 Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) , CAMH Education , Toronto , ON , CA

4 Faculty of Medicine , Department of Psychiatry , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , CA

5 Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering , Faculty of Medicine , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , CA

Corresponding Author:

  • Quynh Pham, MSc
  • Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
  • Dalla Lana School of Public Health
  • University of Toronto
  • Health Sciences Building, 4th Floor
  • 155 College St
  • Toronto, ON
  • CA
  • Phone: 1 416-978-4326
  • Email: q.pham@mail.utoronto.ca