Exploring mobile tools to measure the effects of stress and demands on recovery.
Official title: Examining Potential Mobile Measures of Strain, or the Accumulated Effects of Exposure to Demands
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10950246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how digital tools can help us understand stress at work by measuring things like heart rate and thinking skills, so we can find better ways to help people recover and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $107,949 |
| NIH project number | 1K01OH012739-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950246 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing work-related stress and seeking effective recovery strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience work-related stress or those not engaged in work environments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how digital health technology can objectively measure the effects of stress and demands on individuals, particularly in a work environment. By analyzing existing datasets, the study aims to identify indicators of strain, such as heart rate variability and cognitive performance, which can help in understanding how stress impacts recovery. The goal is to develop tools that can assist in promoting effective recovery from strain, ultimately improving well-being and productivity. Patients may benefit from insights into their stress levels and recovery needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with tools to better understand and manage their stress and recovery, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using digital health tools to measure stress and recovery, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Raymond — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Raymond
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.