A new device for continuous and accurate blood pressure monitoring without cuffs
Official title: Design verification and validation of ViTrack - an accurate, continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitor
Funded at Dynocardia, INC. · NIH-11007868 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new wrist device called ViTrack that continuously measures blood pressure without the need for uncomfortable arm cuffs, making it easier for critically ill patients to get accurate readings while they move around.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dynocardia, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lowell, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $499,881 |
| NIH project number | 1SB1HL176287-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11007868 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill patients who require continuous blood pressure monitoring in a hospital setting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood pressure monitoring or those with stable conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing ViTrack, a continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitor that can provide accurate readings without the need for traditional arm cuffs. The device is designed to be worn on the wrist and utilizes advanced sensor technology to measure blood pressure continuously, even during movement. By eliminating the need for periodic cuff measurements, ViTrack aims to reduce complications associated with blood pressure monitoring in critically ill patients. The research involves clinical testing to validate the device's performance against standard invasive methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve blood pressure monitoring for critically ill patients, reducing the risk of complications such as acute kidney injury.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing non-invasive blood pressure monitoring technologies, but ViTrack represents a novel approach with its continuous monitoring capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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Dynocardia, INC.
Lowell, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thanikachalam, Mohan — Dynocardia, INC.
- Study coordinator: Thanikachalam, Mohan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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