Developing home-based technologies for better health management
Clinical Core
This study is all about making easy-to-use health tools that help you and your doctor keep track of your health, especially if you have ongoing conditions, and it aims to make sure everyone, including those in underserved communities, can benefit from these technologies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and improving point-of-care (POC) and home-based technologies that help patients and healthcare providers diagnose and manage health conditions more effectively. By utilizing real-time data, the project aims to enhance communication between patients and providers, especially in the context of chronic conditions and acute care settings. The initiative also emphasizes addressing health inequities, particularly in underserved communities, by validating and optimizing these technologies for broader use. The research is particularly relevant in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated the adoption of home health technologies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients with heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders who may benefit from enhanced home monitoring and management technologies.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve heart, lung, blood, or sleep disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients with better tools for managing their health at home, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing home-based health technologies, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a promising avenue for patient care.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcmanus, David D. — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Mcmanus, David D.
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.