Developing technology for remote monitoring in clinical trials
Official title: BIOSENSICS LLC:1186749 [24-003492]
Funded at Biosensics, LLC · NIH-11220304 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to help people with rare diseases take part in clinical trials from home using their phones, making it easier for more people to join and stay in the study while we gather important health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biosensics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 19, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N95024C00010-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220304 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with rare diseases or conditions that affect their daily living activities who are interested in participating in clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not impact their daily living activities or those who are unable to use mobile technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a multi-modal platform that allows for the remote assessment of individuals participating in clinical trials, particularly for rare diseases. By utilizing mobile technology, the project aims to facilitate virtual and decentralized trials, making it easier to enroll and retain participants who may have previously been excluded. The platform will ensure high-quality data capture from various sources, enabling better monitoring of patients in their own homes while they engage in daily activities. This approach seeks to enhance the diversity of study populations and improve the overall efficiency of clinical trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve patient access to clinical trials and enhance the quality of data collected, leading to better treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in utilizing decentralized trials and mobile technology for patient monitoring, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Biosensics, LLC
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaziri, Ashkan — Biosensics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Vaziri, Ashkan
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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.