Software (mobile applications or “apps”) is being used in clinical practice. Although such software is proliferating, there is little evidence of effectiveness. Is PCORI interested in comparative effectiveness of behavior-modification apps?

Yes; however, you must provide evidence of efficacy, effectiveness, or wide use of such software. This funding announcement is not meant to evaluate novel untested interventions. We are also interested in funding studies that have the potential for wide scale adoption. The application or software should be something that would be widely available to others.