A new device to help manage stress for college students
Official title: A scalable intervention for stress management practices
Funded at Livotion LLC · NIH-10922374 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use device called the AIRpen that helps college students manage stress with breathing exercises, especially during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic, so they can feel better without feeling self-conscious on campus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Livotion LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $294,312 |
| NIH project number | 1R41AT012854-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922374 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are college students experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression, particularly those who may benefit from non-intrusive stress management techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in a college setting or those who do not experience stress-related mental health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a user-friendly device called the AIRpen, designed to assist college students in managing stress through breathing exercises. The project addresses the rising mental health issues among students, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing a technology-based solution that is discreet and easy to use in educational settings. The AIRpen aims to overcome the limitations of existing mobile apps and biofeedback devices, which can be disruptive or stigmatizing in a campus environment. By utilizing this innovative tool, students can practice stress management techniques without drawing attention to themselves.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide college students with an effective and discreet way to manage stress, potentially improving their mental health and academic performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with technology-based interventions for stress management, but this approach with the AIRpen is innovative and aims to address specific limitations of existing methods.
Where this research is happening
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Livotion LLC
West Lafayette, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aguirre, Milton — Livotion LLC
- Study coordinator: Aguirre, Milton
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.