A platform for monitoring symptoms in frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes
Official title: A Multi-Modal Remote Monitoring Platform for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Syndromes
Funded at Biosensics, LLC · NIH-10941443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy to help test a new way to track changes in movement, speech, and thinking from home using wearable devices and online tests, which could lead to better care for those with frontotemporal lobar degeneration.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biosensics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 3R44AG080861-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941443 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) or other frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other neurodegenerative disorders that do not fall under the FTLD spectrum may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a multi-modal platform that allows for remote monitoring of motor symptoms, speech, and cognitive function in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) syndromes. Using wearable sensors and digitized tests, the project aims to collect and analyze data from patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) over a 12-month period. The goal is to validate this monitoring solution, which could lead to better understanding and management of FTLD syndromes. Participants will be recruited from specialized centers, and their data will help improve future studies in this area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and management of symptoms in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for monitoring neurodegenerative diseases, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Biosensics, LLC
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaziri, Ashkan — Biosensics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Vaziri, Ashkan
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.