New digital tools for monitoring skin disease at home
Official title: Novel digital tools for home-based monitoring of skin disease
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11001538 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating easy-to-use digital tools for older adults to keep an eye on their skin conditions from home, helping them share photos and symptoms with their doctors so they can get better care without needing to visit the clinic as often.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $164,745 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AR082109-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001538 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who experience chronic skin conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients under the age of 65 or those without skin diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing user-friendly digital tools that allow older adults to monitor their skin conditions from home. By enabling patients to capture photographs and report symptoms, the project aims to provide dermatologists with continuous insights into the progression of skin diseases between clinic visits. This approach addresses the challenges faced by older adults, such as mobility issues and the need for frequent monitoring, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to enhance the management of skin diseases through improved communication and data collection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of skin diseases for older adults, improving their quality of life and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in teledermatology approaches, indicating potential for this novel tool to improve patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linos, Eleni — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Linos, Eleni
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.