A smart home system to help manage long-term health conditions
A clinician-in-the-loop smart environment to support management of chronic health conditions
This project aims to create a smart home system that uses sensors and artificial intelligence to help older adults and their doctors manage chronic health conditions and prevent sudden health worsening.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11164516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Imagine a smart home system that continuously monitors your health and daily activities using sensors you wear and sensors placed around your home. This system works with your doctor, using artificial intelligence to learn your usual patterns and spot early signs of your chronic condition getting worse. It aims to predict potential health issues before they become serious, allowing your care team to step in with advice or adjustments to your care plan. The goal is to empower you to better manage your health at home, potentially preventing hospital visits and improving your quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be older adults, aged 65 and above, who are managing one or more chronic health conditions and are comfortable with using wearable and home sensor technology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not managing chronic conditions or are unwilling to use sensor technology may not directly benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could help individuals with chronic conditions avoid sudden health crises, reduce hospitalizations, and maintain a better quality of life at home.
How similar studies have performed: While smart home technologies and AI for health monitoring are emerging, this specific 'clinician-in-the-loop' framework with interactive explanations represents a novel integration of these concepts.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cook, Diane Joyce — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Cook, Diane Joyce
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 below.