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In my first post in this blog series, I explained how the D-KEFS™ Advanced represents a significant departure from traditional revisions of paper-pencil cognitive tests. We went all in and developed digital-only tests that are administered and scored exclusively on iPads. Unlike the WISC-5, WAIS-5, and WMS-5, which offer both print and digital-assist formats, the new D-KEFS Advanced has no print equivalent. There are no paper stimuli, record forms, or physical manipulatives, such as the round chips and wooden pegs used in the original D-KEFS Tower Test. Instead, examinees use a stylus to interact directly with the Client iPad, which presents the test stimuli and digital manipulatives, and automatically captures and scores responses. Examiners work solely from the Practitioner iPad, which provides instructions, prompts, timing, and a real-time record of the examinee’s responses.  

For most people, video games are a form of entertainment. For Rhoda Au, Ph.D., professor at Boston University, video games represent something far more profound: a potential window into the human brain.

Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) are essential for translating patient experiences into meaningful trial data, but they also bring complexity that creates friction.

A new research report, “Unlocking the Power of COAs in Clinical Research,” found that early and strategic planning can help address the top three COA friction points: licensing, translations, and rater training.

In this blog, we share findings on where the greatest opportunities lie — and why planning earlier and partnering smarter are keys to stronger trial execution.