A wearable device to track air quality and respiratory health.
A Stand Alone Wearable for Tracking Environmental Exposure and Evaluating Respiratory Response
This study is testing a new wearable device that helps people with breathing problems, like asthma or COPD, by tracking air quality and lung health, so doctors can keep a close eye on their condition and step in when needed to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Canairy LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914353 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable device that monitors environmental exposure to pollutants and assesses respiratory health. By tracking air quality and lung function, the device aims to provide real-time data to healthcare providers, enabling timely interventions for patients with respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma. Patients will benefit from remote monitoring, which can lead to better management of their health and potentially reduce emergency room visits. The device will alert healthcare providers when a patient's readings indicate a risk of worsening symptoms, allowing for proactive care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who suffer from chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD or asthma.
Not a fit: Patients without respiratory conditions or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the management of respiratory diseases and reduce hospital visits for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for health monitoring, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- Canairy LLC — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chapman, Terry — Canairy LLC
- Study coordinator: Chapman, Terry
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.