Detecting infections and sepsis early at home
Official title: Feasibility of early detection of infection and sepsis in the home
Funded at Nightingale Labs Corporation · NIH-10885081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use technology that can spot early signs of infection and sepsis right in your home by watching how you move in bed, helping to catch health issues sooner and possibly keep you out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nightingale Labs Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Solana Beach, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $186,251 |
| NIH project number | 5R43AI177239-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10885081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of infections or sepsis, particularly those with chronic health conditions or elderly patients living at home.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already hospitalized or those without risk factors for infections may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new technology that can automatically detect signs of infection and sepsis in patients' homes without requiring their active participation. The approach utilizes a non-contact sensing platform that monitors bed activity to identify potential health issues early. By focusing on community-acquired infections, the research aims to improve early detection and intervention, potentially reducing the need for costly hospitalizations. The study will evaluate the feasibility of this technology in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection of infections and sepsis, significantly improving patient outcomes and reducing hospitalizations.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using non-contact sensing technology for early detection of infections is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in other health monitoring applications.
Where this research is happening
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Nightingale Labs Corporation
Solana Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, Raymond C — Nightingale Labs Corporation
- Study coordinator: Chan, Raymond C
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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.