Unmatched Clinical Research

More published clinical research, peer-reviewed papers, clinical trials, and patents than anyone in digital health. See the science behind better care.

Groundbreaking innovation

Unwavering clinical integrity

We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and to continuously validating and enhancing our care models through rigorous clinical research and innovation.

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Peer-reviewed papers in premium scientific journals
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Research citations from 200+ research institutes
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Academic institutions involved in our research
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Patents submitted
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OUR APPROACH

AI Care done right

Developing leading solutions requires a comprehensive framework that reinvents care from the ground up

Getting the core principles right

All of Sword’s programs begin with an in-depth research of the latest and most solid clinical evidence, to determine the core foundations that we need to build.

XXEmbedding clinical insights in product development

At Sword, clinicians and researchers work side by side with engineering and product to ensure our solutions are built on top of strong clinical foundations and truly answer the needs of our members

Uncompromising clinical rigour

Our solutions are thoroughly validated through a two-tiered approach consisting of controlled trials against high-quality, in-person care and real-world evidence generation.

No regulatory shortcuts

All our solutions are assessed against the stringent criteria of FDA and other regulated bodies, and certification is pursued for all software and hardware that falls within the scope of medical devices¹.

Continuous improvement mindset

After launching, we continuously monitor engagement and clinical outcomes, as well feedback from members and clinicians, to further improve our solutions, in order to help more and more members becoming free of pain.

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Clinical board

Our Clinical Advisory Board

Steve Cohen
Director of the Blaustein Pain Treatment Center, Johns Hopkins Director, Pain Research at Walter Reed National, Military Medical Center.
Rajiv Sethi
Chair of the Neuroscience Institute, Director of Spine Research and Director of Complex Spine Surgery at Virginia Mason.
Chitra Akileswaran
President & Chief Executive, Alameda Health Medical Group
Former Co-Founder and CMO at Cleo
Adolfo Valadez
Chief Medical Officer at Ascension Insurance
Jorge Lains
Past President, International Society for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Karmel Choi
PhD, clinical psychologist; Assistant professor at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, where she directs the Precision Prevention Program in the Center for Precision Psychiatry.

Advancing equity

Care that benefits your entire population equitably

As a leader in the digital health space, we have the responsibility and the opportunity to build a more equitable, inclusive future—one in which high‑quality care is accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

Our research proves that we are:

Driving higher engagement and similar outcomes in members living in rural vs. urban areas¹
Addressing the needs of older adults²
Delivering stellar clinical outcomes in members from different racial and ethnic backgrounds
Equally benefiting members from all socioeconomic backgrounds⁴

No other digital company in this space is backed by as much research in DE&I as Sword.

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A better future

Funding research in the pain field

We know we can’t build a more equitable future alone. Which is why the Sword Foundation recognizes the most groundbreaking scientific work in the pain field each year with the Horizon Award.

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