Chiron exists to redefine healthcare for individuals with long-term health conditions by helping them find exactly what works best for them. We believe that every person should be empowered to take control of their own health by providing a personalised self-management pathway driven by their unique data. Our mission is to revolutionise long-term condition management: Many patients struggle to access timely support, leading to unmanaged symptoms and reduced quality of life. Chiron empowers individuals with tailored evidence-based interventions, real-time monitoring, and actionable insights—helping them to better manage their symptoms, complementing their medical treatment while ensuring clinicians have the data they need to provide better care.
Chiron is a digital health app designed to personalise the management of long-term health conditions. By collecting and analysing data from both wearables and medical devices, medical record data from your doctor, as well as your self-reported information, Chiron’s proprietary AI algorithms generate actionable evidence-based self-management recommendations that are most likely to be clinically effective based on your data. Advanced data profiling allows the selection of the optimal set of self-care interventions, based on what other people who have a similar data profile have tried previously. Alternatively, you can choose your own intervention (for example, if your doctor has prescribed a new type of drug, you can track your response). Outcome data from the intervention is anonymised and feeds back into the platform so that it becomes more intelligent and personalised with each user. We are aiming to create a new era of hyper-personalised self-management guidelines for any long-term health condition, that will continuously adapt as our data set grows and as new medical evidence is published.
Our platform supports Fibromyalgia at the moment. Our goal is to continuously expand the list of long-term conditions we support based on user needs and scientific research. This will be based on the conditions that have a strong evidence-base for self-management and where medical guidelines support self-management strategies.
We currently have an iPhone app, our android version is in development and will be available soon. You can download our app from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chiron-digital-health/id6476550006
1.Download the Chiron app to your mobile device.
2.Create your profile and answer some questions about your health.This helps us personalise your experience and tailor the recommendations to your unique needs.
3.Agree to Chiron's privacy policy and T&C - we will never share your data with anyone else.
4.Connect to HealthKit to allow your phone or wearable device to provide more data that can help to personalise your experience further. Select 'all' in the top right corner.
5.Complete your registration within the app - the app will ask for your email address and a password.
6.Look through the recommended treatment selections, select one and get started.
If you don't have an iPhone, you won't have to wait too long - join our community (link on home page) and you'll be one of the first to find out when we launch the android version.
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We feel strongly that your data is yours alone, and use state-of-the-art encryption to ensure your data is safe. All outcome data that is used within Chiron’s AI data foundation is anonymised and cannot be identified as yours. All data collected by Chiron is securely stored and strictly adheres to HIPAA and GDPR guidelines. The data is primarily used to provide you with personalised healthcare recommendations. We never share your data with third parties without your explicit consent. For more details, you can read our Privacy Policy. If you would like to close your account and remove your data, please contact us on
support@chironai.co
No, Chiron is not a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. It serves as a supplement to traditional healthcare, offering personalised self-management pathways based on your data. We do ask you to input your drugs - this is to show the impact of completing targeted self-management interventions alongside your physician-prescribed medication. Your doctor can also use the features on Chiron to help you track the response to a new medication (Chiron will never recommend drugs). Always consult your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, or if you have any concerns about starting a self-management program
We currently have 1000+ people in our community, co-designing the product with us. By joining Chiron, you become part of a community committed to taking control of their own healthcare journey. We currently update our community via email, and you can join via the link on the home page of the website.
The main aim of this release is to get your feedback so we can understand if the platform will be useful to help you manage your health condition (we are starting with Fibromyalgia).This version of Chiron will be available to iPhone users to start with (android users will follow later). Please note that we are still a new platform so there may be things that don't work so well - our tech team will be fixing any problems as they arise so we’d appreciate your feedback.We are keeping treatment interventions short for this release (1 - 2 weeks for each self-care intervention). This should give us enough time to understand if the treatment intervention is set at the right level for you, but also allow you to trial different treatment programmes. Later versions of Chiron will have modifiable treatment intervention times which should produce a bigger impact on your clinical data.We also have a long list of additional features that we plan to add to the app to make it more user friendly, so we will ask to get your opinion on what you’d like included in later versions.
There is growing evidence supporting the use of gentle movement practices, such as Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and gentle yoga, for the management of chronic pain. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that involves slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and meditation.The research shows that Tai Chi can lead to a reduction in pain intensity among individuals with fibromyalgia. It’s also been associated with improvements in physical function and mobility. Participants in Tai Chi interventions often report enhanced balance, flexibility, and strength, which can contribute to better overall physical function.As Tai Chi incorporates mindfulness and meditative components, it is also known to positively influence the psychological aspects of chronic pain. Studies have reported improvements in mood, stress reduction, and a better sense of well-being among individuals practicing Tai Chi.Overall, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and gentle yoga are generally considered a safe and well-tolerated practice, making it a valuable option for individuals seeking gentle movement for chronic pain management. Other benefits include:
1.Enhanced Quality of Life: Tai Chi has been linked to improvements in the quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. This includes improvements in physical, emotional, and social well-being.
2.Adaptability for Various Populations: Tai Chi is adaptable for different populations, including older adults and individuals with various chronic conditions. Its gentle and low-impact nature makes it accessible for people with varying levels of fitness and mobility.
3.Long-Term Benefits: Some studies suggest that the benefits of Tai Chi may extend beyond the duration of the intervention, leading to sustained improvements in pain and physical function over the long term.
4.Comparable Efficacy to Conventional Exercises: In certain chronic pain conditions, Tai Chi has demonstrated comparable efficacy to conventional exercise programs. This makes it a viable alternative for individuals who may find more vigorous exercises challenging.
Graded exercise is a therapeutic approach that involves gradually and systematically increasing physical activity levels over time with the aim to gradually improve fitness, strength, endurance and resilience. When applied appropriately, it can be beneficial for people with chronic pain in several ways. It's important to note that graded exercise should be tailored to each person's abilities and specific condition. When you start exercising at a level that is right for you, and very gradually make incremental increases in exercise intensity, frequency and time, you are much more likely to stick to your exercise programme and you’re less likely to cause injury/suffer a flare up.
How graded exercise helps with chronic pain
Firstly, graded exercise can help improve your physical function as it aims to improve physical function by gradually reintroducing and increasing activity levels. This helps individuals build strength, flexibility, and endurance, leading to improved overall physical functioning.
This type of exercise can also contribute to a reduction in the perception of pain. Regular physical activity has been shown to stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, which can help alleviate pain symptoms.
Graded exercise can also enhance joint mobility and flexibility. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with conditions causing stiffness or limited range of motion, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.
There is also an increase in cardiovascular fitness when adding cardio exercises to your fitness regime. This is an element of graded exercise that can have positive effects on overall well-being and may also contribute to pain management.
Prevention of deconditioning is also a huge benefit when thinking about chronic pain. People who have chronic pain may have become more inactive over time, however, graded exercise helps break this cycle by promoting a gradual return to activity, preventing further deconditioning.
Graded exercise may also positively impact the nervous system through neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and reorganise itself. Regular, controlled physical activity can contribute to positive changes in the central nervous system, potentially reducing pain sensitivity.
And finally, while it helps your physical symptoms, it can also help enhance your mood and overall well-being. Exercise stimulates the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which can positively influence mood and mental health. This can also lead to a gradual benefit in sleep patterns and in turn, positively impact pain perception and overall quality of life.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured program that incorporates mindfulness meditation and awareness techniques to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. When applied to individuals with chronic pain, MBSR has been shown to offer several benefits in terms of stress reduction and improvements in symptoms, let’s discuss a few.
8 specific ways in which MBSR can help reduce stress
1.Mindfulness Meditation: MBSR emphasises mindfulness meditation, which involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This practice helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, fostering a non-reactive and accepting attitude toward their experiences, including pain.
2.Stress Reduction: MBSR provides individuals with tools to cope with stress more effectively. Mindfulness practices promote relaxation responses, reducing the physiological and psychological aspects of stress. Participants learn to respond to stressors with greater awareness and resilience.
3.Pain Perception: Mindfulness can alter the perception of pain. By cultivating a non-judgmental awareness of pain sensations, individuals may experience a shift in how they relate to pain. Rather than reacting with fear or avoidance, they learn to observe and accept pain, potentially reducing its impact on their overall well-being.
4.Improved Emotional Regulation: Mindfulness practices in MBSR help individuals develop emotional regulation skills. Participants become more attuned to their emotional responses, allowing them to approach emotions related to chronic pain with greater equanimity.
5.Enhanced Coping Strategies: MBSR teaches individuals adaptive coping strategies for dealing with chronic pain. Instead of focusing on the inability to eliminate pain, participants learn to modify their relationship with pain and develop a range of coping mechanisms, including mindfulness techniques.
6.Increased Body Awareness: Mindfulness involves paying attention to bodily sensations. This heightened body awareness can lead to a better understanding of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, empowering individuals to respond more skillfully to pain.
7.Improved Sleep: Chronic pain often contributes to sleep disturbances. MBSR has been associated with improvements in sleep quality, as mindfulness practices can promote relaxation and reduce the impact of pain-related thoughts on sleep.
8.Enhanced Quality of Life: Through increased mindfulness, individuals with chronic pain may experience improvements in their overall quality of life. This includes improvements in physical functioning, relationships, and a greater sense of well-being.
It's important to note that while MBSR has shown positive effects for many individuals, the response can vary. Also, we want to mention that the benefits of MBSR may not be limited to the duration of the structured programme, as participants often continue to incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily lives.
It’s normal to have some pain and stiffness for 24 to 48 hours when starting a new physical activity programme, and sometimes the fear of movement can cause you to tighten up your muscles and can cause more pain. It’s important to understand that this does not mean you are doing harm and should reduce as muscles adapt. We start off gently to minimise this, and gradually build up your exercise level. If you find that your pain is not returning to normal, please rest for an extra day and consider reducing the intensity of your exercise next time or changing the type of exercise to avoid a flare up.
Graded exercise programmes are created with a consideration of exercise time (how many minutes), frequency (number of days per week), and intensity level (very low, low, moderate, high) based on the heart rate response and perceived effort level (RPE).
Very low intensity exercise
Very low intensity exercise is most appropriate for people with limited mobility and is delivered as a seated exercise program on Chiron. With very low activity, you should notice only mild increases in heart rate and body temperature. On an exertion scale (RPE), you should score this 1 to 2 (out of 10). Your maximum heart rate will be below 50%.
Low intensity exercise
With low intensity exercise, you should notice only mild increases in heart rate and you should be able to breathe easily/maintain a normal conversation during exercise. On an exertion scale (RPE), you should score this 1 to 3 (out of 10). Your maximum heart rate will be below 60%.
Moderate intensity exercise
Moderate intensity aerobic exercise is where you’re able to hold a conversation but can’t sing the words to a song. Your breathing is quicker and deeper, and your heart is beating faster but not racing. Your body should start to warm up. On an exertion scale (RPE), you should be in the region of 4 to 7 (out of 10). Your maximum heart rate will be below 75%..
High intensity exercise
High intensity aerobic exercise is where your heart rate has increased significantly. You will be breathing hard and fast, and you won’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for breath. On an exertion scale (RPE), you should be in the region of 8 - 10 (out of 10). Your maximum heart rate will be above 75%.