Focus on Research, Not Technology.
THE CHALLENGE
Why Digital Health Research Platforms Matter
Digital behavioral health interventions are proven to improve outcomes across chronic conditions, mental health challenges, and lifestyle modifications. But conducting rigorous digital health research shouldn't mean assembling a fragmented toolkit of survey platforms, video hosting services, data collection systems, and participant engagement tools – each requiring separate development, integration, and maintenance.
Traditional approaches force researchers to choose between expensive custom development or cobbling together consumer-grade tools that weren't designed for research rigor. Custom healthcare platform development typically costs $100,000 to $500,000+ and requires 6-18 months for implementation, consuming substantial grant budgets before enrollment even begins. You need comprehensive participant data collection AND seamless curriculum delivery AND validated outcome measures AND secure, compliant data management – all working together to support your research goals.
That's exactly what GEMINI delivers.
Four Reasons GEMINI Stands Apart
Designed by Researchers, for Researchers
GEMINI isn't a generic software platform adapted for research. It was purpose-built by a team who have received 30+ NIH/CDC-funded digital health studies totaling $23M+. Our team has worked with researchers from 60+ leading research institutions nationwide. Every feature, workflow, and design decision emerged from real-world research challenges. We understand multi-arm study protocols, human subject protection requirements, outcome data collection, and the nuances of behavioral intervention research because we've conducted these studies ourselves and know what researchers need.
Complete, Integrated Research Ecosystem
Stop managing multiple disconnected platforms. GEMINI provides everything you need in one secure, cohesive system: a participant portal with engaging curriculum delivery; a researcher portal with powerful content management; a validated ePRO measures library including the complete PROMIS catalog; customizable check-ins and self-monitoring tools; optional community forums; automated data export and analytics; teleconference integration; and gamification features. No integration headaches, no gaps in functionality—just a complete research platform ready for your study.
Flexible and Truly Customizable for Your Research
Your research is unique—GEMINI adapts to your study design, not the other way around. Our platform supports multiple study arms with different curriculum content, sequential or all-at-once content release schedules, group-based or self-guided intervention delivery, custom workflows for diverse research protocols, configurable participant engagement features, and flexible assessment scheduling and administration. Through our built-in content management system, you maintain complete control over your curriculum while benefiting from GEMINI's proven research infrastructure.
Participant-Centered Design That Drives Engagement
Higher engagement means better data quality and more robust findings. GEMINI's participant portal earned exceptional usability scores through user-centered design: an intuitive interface optimized for all devices, clear progress tracking, gamification with virtual rewards, accessibility support meeting WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards, and customizable reminders. The result? A 92.5% task completion rate, 9.1/10 participant confidence, and a System Usability Scale score of 98.13—proof that GEMINI delivers an engaging, accessible experience for diverse participant populations.
Built on Extensive Research Experience
GEMINI emerged from the BrightOutcome team's extensive digital health research portfolio, representing deep expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing complex behavioral intervention studies. Our credibility is earned through $23M+ in NIH and CDC funding, 30+ federally-funded digital health studies, 60+ partner research institutions, and numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. The development and validation of GEMINI was funded by NCCIH via SBIR grants R43AT010460 and R44AT012302).
Validated Usability and Usefulness:
Usability testing with chronic pain patients and primary care providers demonstrated:
- Task completion rate: 92.5% (patients), 96.7% (providers)
- System Usability Scale: 98.13 (patients), 86.94 (providers)
- Feature Usefulness: 4.86/5.0 (patients), 4.57/5.0 (providers)
- Tech Acceptance Model: 6.83/7.0 (patients), 6.07/7.0 (providers)
- Independent use confidence: 9.1/10 (patients), 9.0/10 (providers)
These results confirm that GEMINI delivers excellent usability, high perceived usefulness, and strong acceptance from both participants and research teams.
Invest in Research, Not Technology Development
Cost Savings
- No technical staff or developers needed on your research team
- Avoid expensive custom platform development and integration costs
- Automated processes reduce manual data management labor
- Single integrated system eliminates multiple software tools
Accelerated Timeline
- Rapid implementation gets your study launched quickly
- Focus research staff time on content, not technical troubleshooting
- Rapid iteration and testing of curriculum materials
- Meet tight grant timelines and recruitment windows
Data Quality
Engaging design increases participant adherence. Integrated data collection reduces errors and strengthens findings.
- Higher engagement improves protocol adherence and completion rates
- Automated data collection minimizes manual entry errors
- Integrated system ensures data consistency across all study measures
- Real-time monitoring enables quick intervention when issues arise
Clinical-Grade Security, Universal Accessibility
Your research data deserves institutional-grade protection and your platform must be accessible to all participants. GEMINI provides full HIPAA/HITECH compliance with Business Associate Agreements, alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework validated through annual third-party assessments, FERPA compliance for educational research. To ensure universal accessibility, GEMINI supports WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria (Levels A and AA) and Revised Section 508 standards through AI-powered accessibility features from accessiBe, enabling inclusive access for participants with disabilities while meeting federal accessibility requirements.
