Non-Contact, Wearable-Free Device to Diagnose Sleep Apnea at Home or in Clinic
Official title: Non-Contact Point of Care Device for Sleep Studies
Funded at Innovative Design Labs, INC. · NIH-11419906 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A non-contact device uses AI to diagnose sleep apnea and monitor heart rate, breathing, and sleep stages without wearables, in clinic or at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Innovative Design Labs, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2014 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,508,825 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AG060779-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419906 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea, particularly those with obesity, diabetes risk, or access barriers to sleep clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without sleep apnea or those requiring polysomnography due to complex cases may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to bring a non-contact, portable method for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea to patients, using AI to process signals like heart rate and breathing without wearing sensors. The approach emphasizes ease of use, allowing home or clinic testing and potential longitudinal sleep monitoring during interventions. If successful, it could offer a convenient alternative to traditional polysomnography and help expand access to diagnosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could get accurate sleep apnea diagnosis at home or in clinic more easily and with less setup hassle.
How similar studies have gone: Previous sleep diagnostics have moved toward home testing, but a non-contact, wearable-free solution is novel and promising but unproven at scale.
Where this research is happening
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Innovative Design Labs, INC.
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Condon, John Paul — Innovative Design Labs, INC.
- Study coordinator: Condon, John Paul
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.