Noncontact Monitoring for Opioid-Related Breathing Problems
Noncontact Monitoring for the Detection of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression
This project is creating a new non-contact system to help detect dangerous breathing issues caused by opioid medications in patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Autonomous Healthcare, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Clara, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169624 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Opioid medications can sometimes slow down breathing to a dangerous level, which is called opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). If not caught quickly, this can lead to serious complications like brain injury. This project aims to develop a new monitoring system that uses non-contact sensors, like radar and depth imaging, to keep an eye on a patient's breathing rate and how much air they take in. This system is designed to be private, work through clothing, and could eventually be used both in hospitals and at home to keep patients safer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This technology is being developed for a wide range of patients, including those recovering from surgery, individuals taking high-dose opioid medications for chronic pain at home, and patients with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients not taking opioid medications or those without a risk of respiratory depression would not directly benefit from this specific monitoring system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could provide an early warning for life-threatening breathing problems caused by opioids, potentially preventing serious harm like anoxic brain injury and improving patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: While non-contact monitoring is an emerging field, this specific approach combining radar and depth imaging for OIRD detection is a novel development.
Where this research is happening
Santa Clara, United States
- Autonomous Healthcare, INC. — Santa Clara, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gholami, Behnood — Autonomous Healthcare, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gholami, Behnood
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.