Cuffless wireless ultrasound tattoo to monitor blood pressure
Official title: SCH: A biomechanics-guided wireless ultrasonic e-tattoo with an application specific integrated circuit for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-11387480 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A wearable, skin-like ultrasound device will wirelessly measure and track blood pressure continuously in kids and patients, using a tiny chip and smart data signals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $308,031 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL177816-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387480 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and young patients who require arterial line monitoring and are undergoing evaluation for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to arterial catheter procedures or without indications for ABPM may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a small, wrist-laminated wireless ultrasound sensor and a low-power chip to monitor blood pressure without a cuff. It combines biomechanics models with ultrasound signals to estimate blood pressure in real time. The team will test the device in pediatric patients who have arterial catheters to compare readings with standard monitors. If successful, it could make continuous blood pressure monitoring easier and more comfortable for children and others needing ABPM.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could wear a comfortable, cuffless device that provides accurate, continuous blood pressure data.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cuffless BP approaches struggled with accuracy, indicating this is a challenging but potentially transformative area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jia, Yaoyao — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Jia, Yaoyao
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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.