HERMOSA: Understanding perimenopausal experiences in Latina women using Apple Watch data
Official title: HERMOSA: Understanding the Perimenopausal Health Experience of Latina Women Using Digital Biomarkers from Apple Watch.
Funded at Amissa, INC. · NIH-11349550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at Latina women going through perimenopause, this project uses Apple Watch data to understand hot flashes and related symptoms to improve personalized care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Amissa, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlotte, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 17, 2026 |
| Project end | July 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $504,222 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD021449-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11349550 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Latina women in perimenopause experiencing vasomotor symptoms who are willing to use a smartwatch-based monitoring app.
✕Less likely to help
Women not experiencing notable perimenopausal symptoms or who do not use wearable devices may not benefit from this approach.
What this research studies
This Phase I SBIR project develops digital biomarkers to detect and monitor vasomotor symptoms in perimenopausal Latina women by collecting physiological data from Apple Watch sensors. The study leverages Amissa Health’s platform to gather continuous data (skin temperature, heart rate, movement, sleep) alongside self-reported symptoms through a mobile app. By analyzing high-frequency real-world data, the project seeks to create scalable tools that could lead to better, more accessible management of menopause-related symptoms, even in remote or underserved communities. Recruitment will target a cohort of Latina women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms to establish preliminary biomarker signals and data-driven insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tools could enable earlier detection and personalized management of perimenopause symptoms for Latinas, potentially improving sleep, mood, and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: This area is growing but remains emerging; prior work supports feasibility of digital biomarkers for symptom monitoring in other populations, with limited representation in Latina perimenopause.
Where this research is happening
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Amissa, INC.
Charlotte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Corkey, Jon Andrew — Amissa, INC.
- Study coordinator: Corkey, Jon Andrew
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.