A smart mat that helps prevent diabetic foot complications.
Official title: Smart Foot Mat
Funded at Eden Medical, INC. · NIH-11002915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special foot mat that helps people with diabetes keep an eye on their foot health every day, making it easier to catch any problems early and prevent serious issues like ulcers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Eden Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (South Haven, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 12, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $425,176 |
| NIH project number | 1R43DK137607-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11002915 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with diabetes and are at risk for foot complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or those without risk factors for diabetic foot complications may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Smart Foot Mat is an innovative home device designed for individuals with diabetes to monitor their foot health daily. By stepping on the mat, patients can track important indicators such as foot temperature and oximetry levels, which can signal early signs of potential ulcers. This proactive approach aims to reduce the risk of diabetic foot complications, which are common and costly for those living with diabetes. The device utilizes near infrared spectroscopy to provide a quantitative assessment of ulcer risk, enabling timely interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers, improving quality of life for patients with diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using home monitoring devices for chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective in preventing diabetic foot complications.
Where this research is happening
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Eden Medical, INC.
South Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schoess, Jeffrey Norman — Eden Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Schoess, Jeffrey Norman
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.