NeuroVision: A smartphone tool to support neurology care and telemedicine
Official title: NeuroVision™: A Smartphone Application for Neurology and Telemedicine
Funded at Altec, INC. · NIH-11315174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A smartphone app helps people with neurological conditions get better remote care by measuring movement and other symptoms at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Altec, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Natick, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $970,548 |
| NIH project number | 2R44NS125709-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11315174 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with Parkinson’s disease or other progressive neurological conditions who use smartphones and can participate in home monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to compatible smartphones or who are unable to participate in home monitoring may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to use a smartphone app to capture and interpret neurological signs so patients can be monitored remotely. It focuses on home-based assessments that could complement in-clinic exams like the MDS-UPDRS for Parkinson’s disease. The app leverages AI to analyze gait, movement, and other indicators from home videos and sensor data to guide care decisions and telemedicine visits. The goal is to make remote neurology care more accurate, convenient, and accessible, especially where specialty centers are hard to reach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more timely and precise management of their neurological symptoms from home.
How similar studies have gone: Previous remote monitoring efforts show promise, but this project aims to advance at-home, AI-assisted neurological assessments.
Where this research is happening
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Altec, INC.
Natick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shiwani, Bhawna — Altec, INC.
- Study coordinator: Shiwani, Bhawna
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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.