A wrist-worn device to monitor nighttime blood pressure without cuffs
An Unobtrusive Continuous Cuff-less Blood Pressure Monitor for Nocturnal Hypertension
This study is testing a new wristband that can comfortably measure your blood pressure while you sleep, helping to find out if your blood pressure stays high at night, which can be important for managing your heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057350 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comfortable, cuff-less blood pressure monitor that can be worn on the wrist to continuously measure blood pressure during sleep. By validating this device against traditional ambulatory monitors, the study seeks to identify nocturnal nondipping hypertension, a condition where blood pressure does not decrease at night as it normally should. This unobtrusive monitoring approach allows for more frequent and natural measurements, providing valuable insights into blood pressure variations and responses to treatment. The goal is to enhance the management of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults with hypertension or those at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, particularly those who experience difficulties with traditional blood pressure monitoring methods.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or related cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and management of hypertension, particularly during nighttime, which may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in wearable blood pressure monitoring technologies, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jafari, Roozbeh — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Jafari, Roozbeh
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.