Improving health management through personalized mobile health interventions
mDOT TR&D2 (Optimization): Dynamic Optimization of Continuously Adapting mHealth Interventions via Prudent, Statistically Efficient, and Coherent Reinforcement Learning
This study is all about creating helpful apps and wearable devices that give you personalized support to make healthier choices based on your unique needs, so you can better manage your chronic condition and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Memphis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035078 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and optimizing mobile health (mHealth) interventions that adapt to individual patients' needs in real-time. By using advanced statistical methods and reinforcement learning, the project aims to develop tools that help patients make healthier lifestyle choices tailored to their unique circumstances. The goal is to provide personalized support that can help manage chronic diseases more effectively and potentially prevent new health issues from arising. Patients will benefit from interventions delivered through wearables and smartphone apps that respond to their specific health contexts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with chronic diseases who are seeking innovative ways to manage their health through technology.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to mobile technology or prefer traditional healthcare methods may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective management of chronic diseases and improved overall health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized mHealth interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Memphis, United States
- University of Memphis — Memphis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murphy, Susan a — University of Memphis
- Study coordinator: Murphy, Susan a
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.