A wearable device to monitor health changes in chronic conditions
Official title: SCH: A multimodal wearable device to measure physiologic coupling
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-11063376 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new wearable device that will help people with chronic conditions like COPD by constantly tracking their health changes, so they can get timely help when needed instead of filling out daily questionnaires.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,769 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AT013148-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063376 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic respiratory conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute respiratory conditions that do not have a chronic component may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a wearable device that continuously monitors physiological changes to better detect acute exacerbations in chronic conditions like COPD. By integrating various sensing technologies, the device will provide real-time data, reducing the reliance on daily patient-reported questionnaires that can be burdensome. The goal is to create a system that can objectively identify health changes, allowing for timely interventions and improved patient outcomes. This innovative approach seeks to enhance the understanding of how different physiological systems interact and respond to environmental factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection of acute exacerbations, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving overall health management for patients with chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for health monitoring, indicating that this approach could be effective, though the specific integration of biorhythm interconnectivity is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Markvicka, Eric — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Markvicka, Eric
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.