Personalized digital coaching to improve perioperative outcomes
Official title: Novel Digital Health Platform with Virtual Health Coach for Improving Perioperative Patient Outcomes and Care Coordination
Funded at Pip Care, INC. · NIH-11393855 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital health platform with a live health coach supports patients before and after surgery to reduce complications and improve care coordination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pip Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 26, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,026,003 |
| NIH project number | 5R42HL174371-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11393855 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults scheduled for surgery who have intermediate to high perioperative risk and could benefit from personalized prehabilitation and care coordination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with very low perioperative risk or those not seeking digital health support may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This program provides a personalized, interactive perioperative journey called Pip that guides patients through preparation, recovery, and coordination with their healthcare team. It includes a real-time health coach to offer tailored plans, motivation, and clear tasks to optimize risk factors before surgery. By delivering customized guidance and centralized information, the platform aims to streamline communications and reduce postoperative complications and readmissions. The project addresses the patient experience by making perioperative care more comprehensible, supportive, and person-centered.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and smoother recovery after surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous digital health and coaching interventions have shown potential to improve perioperative preparation and outcomes in some settings, with mixed results and ongoing research.
Where this research is happening
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Pip Care, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mahajan, Aman — Pip Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mahajan, Aman
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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.