A wearable device to track nutrients and biomarkers for personalized nutrition.
An Autonomous, Non-invasive, and Bioanalytics-enabled Wearable Platform for Precision Nutrition and Personalized Medicine
This study is testing a new wearable device that checks your nutrient levels and health markers through your sweat, helping people with cystic fibrosis get personalized nutrition advice to better manage their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917326 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a non-invasive wearable technology that monitors nutrient levels and biomarkers through sweat analysis. The device aims to provide real-time data on metabolic states, particularly for individuals with cystic fibrosis, enabling tailored nutritional support. By addressing engineering challenges and utilizing advanced data analytics, the project seeks to enhance disease management and improve health outcomes. Patients will benefit from personalized insights into their nutritional needs based on their unique metabolic profiles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who require personalized nutritional interventions.
Not a fit: Patients without cystic fibrosis or those not interested in wearable technology for health monitoring may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutritional management and health outcomes for patients with cystic fibrosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for health monitoring, indicating potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Emaminejad, Sam — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Emaminejad, Sam
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.