A wearable device to detect opioid overdoses and alert bystanders.
A Naloxone Parachute: Novel Wearable Dual-Sensor Regional Oximeter to Detect Opioid-Induced Hypoxia and Enable Emergent Naloxone Rescue
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · AYUDA MEDICAL · NIH-10829428
This study is testing a new wearable device called the Parachute ARMband that helps keep people safe from opioid overdoses by monitoring their health and alerting others if there's a problem, making it easier for friends or family to get help quickly.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | AYUDA MEDICAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10829428 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research develops a novel wearable device called the Parachute ARMband, designed to continuously monitor physiological parameters that indicate an opioid overdose. When an overdose is detected, the device will emit escalating alarms to alert nearby bystanders and provide verbal instructions for seeking medical help. Additionally, it can send alerts to a mobile application on the user's phone to notify designated contacts. This innovative approach aims to improve the chances of timely intervention during an overdose emergency.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals undergoing treatment for Opioid Use Disorder or those experiencing High Impact Chronic Pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use opioids or are not at risk of opioid overdose may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of fatalities from opioid overdoses by enabling quicker responses from bystanders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in wearable health monitoring devices, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- AYUDA MEDICAL — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HITE, DESISLAVA ZLATANOVA — AYUDA MEDICAL
- Study coordinator: HITE, DESISLAVA ZLATANOVA
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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