Detecting early signs of hospitalizations using a new sensing platform
Official title: Advancement of an Impending Hospitalization Detection Platform
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11004160 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to help people with heart failure and COPD by using special sensors in their beds to spot early signs that they might need to go to the hospital, so they can get help before they feel really sick, especially focusing on those in San Diego and Imperial Valley.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $422,694 |
| NIH project number | 5R33HL168785-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004160 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 years old who are at risk for heart, lung, or blood-related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for heart, lung, or blood diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a non-contact platform that can detect early physiological signs of impending hospitalizations for conditions like heart failure and COPD. By using bed-sensing technology, the platform aims to identify changes in a patient's condition before they are aware of any symptoms, allowing for timely intervention. The project will collect data from patients to create models that can accurately predict hospitalizations, particularly targeting underrepresented populations in San Diego and Imperial Valley counties.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce avoidable hospitalizations by enabling earlier medical intervention.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches using technology for early detection of health issues have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, Kevin R — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: King, Kevin R
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.