Pilot Study - Call for Interest

The Big Picture

We are launching a 14-week pilot study in the Netherlands to test UIZ.CARE, a new digital platform designed to support General Practitioners (GPs) and their patients. Our focus is on reducing administrative overload, streamlining daily workflows, and improving support for mental and physical health—especially for young adults (Gen Z).

What UIZ.CARE Does?

UIZ.CARE acts like a digital assistant for GPs. It brings together:

  • Patient-reported information (symptoms, daily routines).

  • Wearable data (e.g., heart rate, HRV, sleep patterns from Google Fit or Fitbit).

  • Clinical notes and communication tools.

This gives GPs a single, easy-to-read dashboard that helps spot potential mental/physical health issues earlier and manage care more efficiently.

⚠️ Important note: UIZ.CARE does not diagnose, treat, or replace medical judgment. It is a support tool, not a diagnostic device.

Why This Pilot?

We’ve tested UIZ.CARE in smaller settings, and the results were promising. Now we want to see whether it really:

  • Saves GPs 8–10 hours per week (a 30–40% reduction in administrative workload).

  • Is safe by design and aligned with regulatory standards (MDR Class IIa, GDPR, ISO27001).

  • Can reliably integrate wearable data to support triage and decision-making.

  • Feels intuitive and easy to use for both GPs and patients.

How We’re Testing It

  • Who: About 25 GPs (minimum 6 clinical sessions per week) and up to 200 patients (aged 18–24, with stable health conditions and a smartphone).

  • When: 14 weeks total → 2-week “baseline” (current workflow, no UIZ.CARE) + 12-week “intervention” (using UIZ.CARE).

  • Where: Some clinics will use UIZ.CARE remotely, others in a hybrid setting, and a few will be observed more closely on-site.

We’ll track GP workload (time diaries and logs), usability (System Usability Scale surveys), wearable data ingestion, and any safety issues.

Key Pilot Goals

  • Primary: Demonstrate a significant reduction in GP administrative burden and show that the platform is pilot-ready for regulatory approval.

  • Secondary: Evaluate usability for GPs and patients and test how well wearable data contributes to mental health triage.

Our Safeguards

  • Consent: All participants sign clear consent forms explaining purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and data handling.

  • Privacy: Data is encrypted, GDPR-compliant, and can be deleted at any time.

  • Safety: Weekly monitoring, rapid reporting channels, and a strict checklist for go-live (permissions, encryption, feedback system, training).

What Happens Next?

  • If the pilot succeeds, we will scale up and run larger studies to measure outcomes like referral reduction towards GGZ of mental health patients from the GP-POH and deeper EHR integration.

  • If goals are partly met, we’ll refine UIZ.CARE based on the findings (“Go-with-Actions”).