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OT invivodata Leads Way in Clinical Trial Technology With Wireless Patient Diary System


invivosystem(TM) 4.2 Enables Wireless, Real-Time Access to Subjects'
Electronic Diary Data Via Handheld Devices

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- invivodata, inc. announces
the availability of invivosystem(TM) version 4.2. This version, now in use by
customers in current clinical trials, features real-time access to study
subjects' diary data via wireless handheld devices. Complementing its
science-based compliance system, invivosystem 4.2 adds wireless support to
create a more efficient, real-time flow of data from study subjects to
investigators and sponsors. With this new version, invivodata has extended
its position as the technology leader in delivering a platform for subject
self-report.
"As wireless connectivity becomes more widespread, wireless data upload
performed without subject intervention will be useful. This approach will
reduce subject burden and provide a reliable means to collect data more
frequently than with site visits or even standard modem uploads," said Gerry
Purdy, Ph.D., President and CEO of Mobile Insights, Inc. "invivodata clearly
understands how to apply wireless technology appropriately to clinical trials.
These solutions are not just about technology -- they require the expert
application of relevant science."
The invivodata subject monitoring system efficiently delivers valid,
reliable, and timely data, saving time and reducing risk for the sponsor. Web
access to study data provides real-time access to the diary data for sponsors
and investigators. The invivosystem is founded on the science of Ecological
Momentary Assessment (EMA) -- methods for collecting real-time data in a
subject's natural environment, yielding diary data that accurately reflects
real-world experience. This scientific methodology is one of the capabilities
that sets invivodata apart from the competition and allows researchers to
capture data that is highly sensitive to medication effects. By providing
wireless transmission of the data from patients, the invivosystem enables
researchers to readily analyze subject compliance data, which ensures that
protocols are being followed, resulting in more accurate and effective
clinical trials.

Aether Systems Inc, (Nasdaq: AETH), a leading provider of wireless data
products and services, provides the wireless data services, systems, and sync
software that empowers the invivosystem 4.2 -- anywhere, anytime access.
ScoutSync(TM), a core component of Aether's award-winning ScoutWare(TM)
product family, provides advanced synchronization for the 4.2 solution.
"By enhancing product offerings to include mobile and wireless software,
invivodata has reinforced its commitment to maximizing an investigators access
to clinical data," said Steve Bass, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions at
Aether Systems. "This dedication to providing a total IT solution will allow
invivodata to use Aether's sync technology to impact the clinical trial
process."
"The Aether solution provides a very solid wireless foundation for the
invivosystem," said Jon McClelland, Vice President of Product Development at
invivodata. "Our proven methods for gathering real-time, real world data from
subjects significantly improves the quality of patient experience data that
can be collected in clinical trials. The addition of wireless device support
will provide sponsors with the next generation of patient experience diaries,
increasing the speed with which subject data can be relayed to researchers for
analysis."

About invivodata, inc.
invivodata, inc. delivers the first and only system that gives the sponsor
control over their diary data -- integrating behavioral and clinical science
with handheld technology to deliver the leading full-service platform for
subject self-report that optimizes subject protocol compliance. invivodata is
the only company that can guarantee subject compliance. invivodata can
deliver this unmatched guarantee because of their unique Palm-based monitor
that collects real-time, real world patient experience data. Employed to date
in dozens of trials, involving thousands of subjects, invivodata's product is
mature and market-ready. Valid, reliable, timely data efficiently delivered
by invivodata saves time and reduces risk, yielding confidence in a sponsor's
study and security in their data. invivodata, inc., a privately held company,
is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California. The clinical trials operations
center is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information on
invivodata inc., please visit http://www.invivodata.com .

About Aether
Aether Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless and mobile data
products and services allowing real-time communications and transactions
across a full range of devices and networks. Using its engineering expertise,
the ScoutWare(TM) family of products including the Aether Intelligent
Messaging (AIM)(TM) software platform, and its network operations and customer
care center, Aether seeks to provide comprehensive, technology-independent
wireless and mobile computing solutions. Aether develops and delivers
wireless data services across a variety of industries and market segments in
the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit
http://www.aethersystems.com .