Creating a virtual health platform to help heart failure patients transition from hospital to home
Official title: Development of a Virtual Health Care Platform to reduce emergency re-hospitalizations in Heart Failure Patients transitioning from hospital to home
Funded at Nucleusrx, INC. · NIH-11006656 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online care platform to help heart failure patients smoothly transition from the hospital to home by providing ongoing support and monitoring, so they can stick to their treatment plans and stay healthy without needing to go back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nucleusrx, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Windsor, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $321,363 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL174224-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006656 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are heart failure patients who have recently been discharged from the hospital and are at risk of re-hospitalization.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with heart failure or those who are not transitioning from hospital to home may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a virtual care platform designed specifically for heart failure patients who are transitioning from hospital care to home. The platform aims to provide continuous monitoring and support, ensuring that patients adhere to their treatment plans and manage their health effectively after discharge. By utilizing remote intervention tools, the project seeks to reduce the risk of re-hospitalization, which is a common issue for heart failure patients. The approach includes real-time health monitoring and communication with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce emergency re-hospitalizations for heart failure patients, improving their quality of life and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with remote monitoring and intervention strategies for chronic conditions, indicating a promising potential for this approach in heart failure management.
Where this research is happening
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Nucleusrx, INC.
East Windsor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rakhit, Ashok — Nucleusrx, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rakhit, Ashok
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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.