PLAD TRACE by MetricWire

PLAD TRACE by MetricWire is part of the PLAD TRACE research study, conducted by researchers at Yale University. The app is designed to support research into daily experiences, behavior, and how people interact with their environment and smartphones. Through PLAD TRACE, you can securely participate in surveys and contribute valuable data that helps researchers better understand how everyday thoughts, feelings, and behaviors relate to daily life. Your experience with the PLAD TRACE app is tailored specifically for this study, based on the protocol developed by the research team using the MetricWire research platform. The app provides a secure and user-friendly way to manage your participation: • Informed Consent: Before joining the study, you will be presented with clear consent information explaining what data will be collected, how it will be used, and who will have access to it. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time. • Data Privacy and Control: All information collected through the app is securely stored. Your data is protected by MetricWire and managed by the PLAD TRACE study team in accordance with the study protocol. PLAD TRACE supports important areas of behavioral and health research: • Daily Surveys: As part of your participation in the PLAD TRACE research study, you will be asked to respond to surveys about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. • Sensor-Based Data Collection: With your permission, the app may collect data from smartphone sensors to better understand activity levels, aspects of your environment, and how you use your smartphone. By participating in the PLAD TRACE study, you help researchers gain insights that may contribute to a better understanding of behavior, daily experiences, and health. PLAD TRACE by MetricWire provides a simple and secure way to participate in research while contributing to meaningful scientific discovery. If you have questions about the study, please contact the PLAD TRACE study team using the contact information they have provided.