Get Started in 3 Steps
Download the App
Get Cicada Ethos on your iPhone and create a free account in seconds.
Connect Your Health Data
Link Apple HealthKit to securely import your daily health metrics.
Browse & Enroll in Studies
Explore available studies, review the details, and consent to participate on your own terms.
Why Cicada Ethos?
HealthKit Integration
Seamlessly connect your Apple Health data including steps, heart rate, sleep, and more. Your phone already tracks it -- now make it count.
Available Studies
Browse active research studies from verified institutions. Find studies that match your health profile and interests.
Secure Data Sharing
Share only the data you choose, only with the studies you consent to. Granular permissions keep you in control at every step.
Reward System
Earn credits for every data contribution. Redeem rewards as a thank-you for powering the future of health research.
Research Dashboard
Researchers get a powerful dashboard to design studies, recruit participants, and analyze de-identified health data in real time.
Privacy by Design
Built with privacy and security as core principles. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and sensitive fields at rest (AES-256-GCM), with technical safeguards aligned to HIPAA's Security Rule.