Atopic Dermatitis Digital Therapeutic tool

Patients can use any mobile phone number with the ability to receive a text message in order to get access to the programme.

Yes, Sidekick programs are sponsored by our partners and are "free forever" for users. Your patients will never be asked to pay to continue using the app or to unlock features.

The app is available for iOS and Android smartphone devices.

No, there is currently no option to access the programme on a desktop device, as the app is specifically designed to be with the patient on-the-go.

For the UK, the programme is currently available in English.

Sidekick does not transfer any data outside the EU/EEA.

Sidekick securely stores the health data and will not share any personally identifiable data with third parties, including any of our program partners. Learn more in our privacy policy.

Sidekick processes the name you enter, the email address you provide, the password you choose when signing up, and your IP address. All of this data is encrypted and stored on a server in the EU/EAA and not shared elsewhere. Additionally, Sidekick will keep track of the data entered into the app, such as the activity log. This data is also encrypted, securely stored, and never shared with third parties, including our partners. Learn more in our privacy policy.

Sidekick encrypts all personally identifiable data from end to end, in transit, and at rest with AES 256 bit encryption. Along with that, Sidekick limits the data that can be entered into the app. Sidekick will delete personally identifiable data after two years of inactivity. Access to data is limited to Sidekick employees who need access based on a strict assessment on their job function. Learn more in our privacy policy.

No, Sidekick does not run any ads in its app or programs. Learn more in our privacy policy.

Please contact Sidekick's DPO (Data Protection Officer) by sending an email to [email protected].

The programme will present a new focus area based on your preferences each week for the patient, covering topics relevant to their overall health and atopic dermatitis management. For example: improving treatment adherence, improving stress and sleep management, improving eating habits, increasing physical activity. Each weekly topic is supported by an interactive lesson, missions, and additional programme features to help best support their atopic dermatitis journey.

Each of our programmes has a dedicated team that builds it, including clinicians, physicians, behavioural psychologists, and medical researchers from around the world. The programmes are all built to help patients manage their chronic illness and improve their quality of life.

There are two different versions of the programme. The foundational program contains the full 12-week program with all the relevant content and functions. Access to the Sidekick Health coach is also included, supporting you through personalised messages sent through the app. The 26-week programme is available to people who are on specific medication plans. This version opens two-way, in-app interactions with a health coach giving people the option to proactively ask questions. The scope of the health coach is on nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. If a patient poses a medical question, they will be referred to their attending doctor. No matter which programme your patients are in, both versions are highly-designed to help them manage their atopic dermatitis in the best possible way.

The programme takes 26 weeks to complete. The programme can be paused and continued at a later date. After completing the program, you have the option to continue to use Sidekick's tracking and reminder features, as well as maintain access to all content in the app, including videos and mindfulness tools.

To maximise health benefits, patients should plan to integrate the Sidekick app into their daily routine. Total commitment time will vary between individuals, but we recommend planning for 5-10 minutes each day.

Our medical and research team is composed of healthcare professionals from different fields of expertise. Our research studies are conducted in cooperation with our partners, or with external program partners such as the Karolinska Institute or the National Hospital of Iceland. Learn more about our research process, our team, and our study pipeline here.

Patients can request their health data by contacting our data officer at [email protected] and can then independently share their data with you. We are aware of this potential barrier and are actively working on a way to better connect healthcare professionals and their patients. So stay tuned!

Yes, of course. You can download a demo version of the atopic dermatitis app programme by scanning the QR code on the first page of the clinician info sheet with your smartphone's camera.

Our health coaches are extensively trained to meet the requirements of the Sidekick Atopic Dermatitis Program and the individual needs of each person. Their backgrounds vary, each being experts in their field with a background in medicine and health: nurses, nutritionists, sports therapists, etc. They are not meant to replace the advice from doctors, but rather, serve as an additional source of support in the everyday life of people living with AD.