Integrated AI and Sensing Systems to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions in Obese Adults
Official title: SCH: Integrated AI and Sensing Systems for Mitigating Heart Failure Readmissions in High-Risk Groups with Obesity
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11576378 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new project from the University of Pittsburgh uses AI-powered wearables to monitor heart failure patients who are obese and help prevent readmissions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,200,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NR022545-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11576378 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older with heart failure who are obese and at risk of readmission.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without obesity or those not at risk of readmission may not directly benefit from this specific approach.
What this research studies
This project will develop custom wearable sensors to accurately track heart failure signals in people with obesity, where current devices struggle. It will create machine learning models that combine multiple types of data to predict when a patient is at risk of returning to the hospital after discharge. The goal is to improve prediction accuracy, adaptability, and reliability of the readmission risk, so clinicians can intervene sooner. The work focuses on real-world use in high-risk adults, aiming to reduce costly hospitalizations and improve outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience fewer readmissions and better overall heart health through timely, personalized monitoring and care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar AI-assisted monitoring studies show promise in predicting readmissions, but more work is needed in high-obesity populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gao, Wei — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Gao, Wei
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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.