— Frequently Asked Questions

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about running or joining research on Alethios, and who to ask if you can't find it here.

— About Alethios
What is Alethios?

Alethios is a virtual research platform for designing, recruiting, running, and analyzing health and consumer studies entirely online, lowering the barriers to high-quality research.

Who is Alethios for?
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Two audiences: researchers (brands, academic and clinical teams, CROs, independent PIs) running studies, and participants joining studies from home.

What kinds of studies can I run?
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Everything from exploratory pilots and consumer perception studies to regulatory and health-claims substantiation studies.

— How It Works
How does a study work?
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Five steps, all in one platform: design your study, recruit participants, distribute materials, monitor feedback, and review insights.

Do I need my own participants?
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No. Alethios can recruit from a nationwide pool of engaged volunteers, or you can bring your own.

Can Alethios run the study for me?
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Yes. Choose a self-serve model where you manage the study, an assisted model with support for recruitment, distribution and logistics, or full-service.

Does Alethios integrate with wearables?
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Yes, it connects with major wearable devices, with flexible add-ons for custom integrations.

— Data, Privacy & Compliance
What data can I collect?
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Participant-reported feedback, wearable device data, and at-home test results.

Is Alethios compliant?
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Alethios provides tools designed for FDA and Health Canada submissions, with support for standards like 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA.

How is participant data protected?
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Data is managed on a centralized, secure platform with privacy controls, and participants share data on their own terms.

— Pricing & Getting Started
How much does it cost?
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Pricing scales with your study, and volume discounts are available for multiple studies and participants. Contact the team for a quote.

How do I get started?
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Build a study with AI Quickstart, or upload your existing protocol and the Study Planner auto-builds it, or talk to the team.

How fast can I launch?
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Studies can be configured quickly with AI Quickstart or pre-built protocols, far faster than traditional setups.

— For Participants
How do I join a study?
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Browse available studies, join one that fits, then complete activities and share data from home on your own schedule.

Do participants get compensated?
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Compensation is handled through the platform and varies by study.

Still have questions?