Developing implantable sensors for health monitoring
Nest#2-Sensor Withdrawn from A Remote Module (SWARM)
This study is working on a new system that helps create tiny sensors to monitor your health in different parts of your body, making it easier for doctors to gather important health information and improve your care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918157 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to support the creation and use of implantable sensors that can monitor health conditions in patients. By providing a modular system called SWARM, which allows different sensors to be used based on specific clinical needs, the project seeks to streamline the development process for research teams. This system will enable sensors to be placed in various parts of the body, such as the hands and feet, to gather important health data. The goal is to facilitate quicker testing and implementation of these sensors in human subjects, ultimately improving patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that require continuous health monitoring, such as those with cerebral palsy or stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require implantable health monitoring or have conditions that do not benefit from sensor technology may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advanced implantable sensors that provide real-time health monitoring, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in developing modular implantable sensors, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Makowski, Nathaniel Steven — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Makowski, Nathaniel Steven
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.