Monitoring blood pressure without invasive methods
Wearable Multi-modality Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring
This study is testing a new wearable device that can keep track of your blood pressure all the time without needing any painful procedures, making it especially helpful for patients during surgery or in intensive care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10770466 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable device that continuously monitors blood pressure without the need for invasive arterial lines. By utilizing advanced algorithms and multi-modality sensors, the device aims to provide real-time blood pressure readings, which are crucial during surgeries and in intensive care settings. The goal is to enhance patient safety by quickly detecting changes in blood pressure, thereby allowing for timely medical interventions. This approach seeks to reduce the discomfort and risks associated with traditional blood pressure monitoring methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing surgery or those in intensive care who require close monitoring of their blood pressure.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or do not require intensive monitoring may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve patient safety and comfort during surgeries and in critical care by providing accurate and continuous blood pressure monitoring.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in non-invasive blood pressure monitoring technologies, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Quan — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Quan
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.