Creating a wearable device to monitor blood pressure without needles or cuffs
Official title: Development and Validation of a Wearable Ultrasonic Sensor for Noninvasive Beat-to-beat Blood Pressure Monitoring
Funded at Softsonics LLC · NIH-10699861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a comfortable, easy-to-use patch that you can wear to keep track of your blood pressure without the hassle of traditional cuffs, making it perfect for anyone who wants a simpler way to monitor their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Softsonics LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $253,009 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL169121-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10699861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who require regular blood pressure monitoring, such as those with hypertension or cardiovascular conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood pressure monitoring or those with severe skin conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a noninvasive wearable sensor that continuously monitors blood pressure using ultrasonic technology. The device is designed to be user-friendly and comfortable, eliminating the need for traditional blood pressure cuffs that can be cumbersome and irritating. By utilizing a soft ultrasonic patch, the sensor captures blood vessel information without the need for gels or invasive procedures. The project aims to refine the prototype for clinical use, ensuring it meets the needs of both patients and healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a more comfortable and continuous method of monitoring their blood pressure.
How similar studies have gone: While noninvasive blood pressure monitoring has been explored, this specific approach using a wearable ultrasonic sensor is novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Softsonics LLC
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhou, Sai — Softsonics LLC
- Study coordinator: Zhou, Sai
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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.