Digital health tools to detect heart problems in cancer patients
Official title: Digital Health Technologies for Detecting and Tracking Cancer Treatment-Related Cardiotoxicities
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11435112 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aging cancer patients may develop heart problems from treatment, and this project tests AI-powered methods to monitor heart health remotely and early.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,756,465 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EB039753-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435112 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer who are receiving potentially cardiotoxic treatments or who are long-term cancer survivors at risk of heart problems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to wearable technology or those without cardiotoxic risk may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to use artificial intelligence and wearable data to detect and track cardiac problems in people undergoing cancer treatment and survivors. It will develop AI algorithms that analyze clinical information and wearable measurements to identify cardiotoxicity early, potentially before symptoms or heart tests show changes. The study focuses on making monitoring feasible outside the clinic, which could help patients stay healthier while receiving cancer therapy and during recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive earlier warnings and proactive care to protect heart health during and after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Related work with AI and remote monitoring has shown promise, but this project aims to validate its use specifically for cancer treatment–related heart issues.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shandhi, Md Mobashir Hasan — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Shandhi, Md Mobashir Hasan
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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.