Creating a weight monitoring system for wheelchair users
Development and Commercialization of a weight monitoring platform for wheelchair users
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · NURELM E-BUSINESS SOFTWARE · NIH-10920281
This study is testing a new bed system that helps wheelchair users keep track of their weight easily, so they can manage their health better without any extra effort.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NURELM E-BUSINESS SOFTWARE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10920281 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to finalize the design and development of the Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) Platform, an innovative e-Health monitoring system that integrates into a user's bed. The platform is designed to provide real-time data to help wheelchair users manage their weight effectively, addressing the unique challenges they face in weight monitoring. By enabling passive weight tracking, the FIT Platform seeks to support weight loss and overall health improvement for individuals with reduced mobility. The research will also evaluate the platform's effectiveness in helping users achieve their weight management goals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are wheelchair users aged 21 and older who are seeking to manage their weight and improve their overall health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not wheelchair users or those who do not have weight management goals may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide wheelchair users with a convenient and effective way to monitor their weight, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using technology for health monitoring, indicating that this approach has potential for effective weight management in wheelchair users.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- NURELM E-BUSINESS SOFTWARE — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHAABAN, SAMI — NURELM E-BUSINESS SOFTWARE
- Study coordinator: SHAABAN, SAMI
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.