Athena Telemedicine Partners Advances WatchDawg® Program, Preparing for Two New Clinical Trials in 2025
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Athena Telemedicine Partners Advances WatchDawg® Program, Preparing for Two New Clinical Trials in 2025
Johnston, Iowa — October 29, 2025 — Athena Telemedicine Partners (ATP), in cooperation with Athena GTX, Inc., announced today that preparations are underway for two additional clinical trials of its innovative WatchDawg® program, set to launch before the end of 2025.
The WatchDawg program integrates wearable patient monitoring technology, telemedicine support, yoga and mindfulness-based therapy, targeted wellness supplements, and clinical counseling to provide a comprehensive, data-driven approach to mental and physical health management. Designed initially to serve individuals struggling with mental health conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, the program aims to improve early intervention, stress regulation, and long-term wellness outcomes through a connected, holistic ecosystem of care.
As part of the next phase of development, Athena Telemedicine Partners is also testing a proprietary AI model for mental health risk prediction, developed to enhance the program’s monitoring and intervention capabilities. The model interprets participant data and translates it into an intuitive “stoplight” system—where green indicates stability and well-being, yellow signals moderate concern, and red highlights the need for clinical attention. This visual system empowers users and care teams to quickly identify and respond to changes in mental health status, supporting timely, personalized interventions.
“Our goal with WatchDawg is to make continuous wellness support accessible and effective for those who serve and protect,” said Dr. Mark I. Darrah, CEO of Athena GTX and a founding partner of Athena Telemedicine Partners. “By combining advanced wireless monitoring with telemedicine, yoga, clinical counseling, and now AI-driven mental health insights, we’re building a system that connects mind and body health in a way that’s both measurable and meaningful.”
The upcoming trials will evaluate the effectiveness of WatchDawg’s integrated monitoring and wellness platform in real-world conditions, focusing on outcomes related to stress, recovery, and behavioral health improvement. The trials build upon the initial pilot phase, which demonstrated promising feedback on user experience, monitoring reliability, and participant engagement.
The WatchDawg platform leverages Athena GTX’s proven wireless vital signs monitoring (WVSM®) technology, supported by telehealth tools and personalized wellness interventions. The initiative reflects Athena Telemedicine Partners’ commitment to developing technology-enabled solutions that bridge the gap between remote physiological monitoring, mental wellness, and proactive care.
“These next clinical trials will be key in validating our system including a novel based AI predictive algorithm and preparing WatchDawg for broader implementation,” said a spokesperson for Athena Telemedicine Partners. “Our vision is to empower individuals to take control of their wellness journey through connected care, mindfulness, clinical support, and AI-assisted insight.”
As the company moves toward these 2025 clinical trials, Athena Telemedicine Partners continues to collaborate with research partners, healthcare providers, and wellness professionals to ensure the WatchDawg platform delivers both scientific rigor and human-centered impact.
About Athena Telemedicine Partners (ATP)
Athena Telemedicine Partners, LLC, is based in Johnston, Iowa, and is dedicated to advancing connected care solutions that integrate real-time monitoring, telemedicine, and holistic wellness. The company’s flagship program, WatchDawg, combines wearable technology, yoga therapy, wellness supplements, and clinical counseling to improve health outcomes for veterans, first responders, and individuals in high-demand environments.
About Athena GTX, Inc.
Athena GTX, Inc. is an ISO-certified developer and manufacturer of advanced wireless medical monitoring systems. Headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, Athena GTX provides cutting-edge patient monitoring technologies to both military and civilian healthcare markets.
For more information about Athena Telemedicine Partners and the WatchDawg® program, visit www.athenatelemedicinepartners.com.
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