Quick Digital Alert for Brain Problems in Hospital
Bio-digital Rapid Alert to Identify Neuromorbidity
This project aims to create a fast digital system to spot new or worsening brain issues in critically ill patients while they are in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141671 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many critically ill patients in the hospital can develop brain problems, called neuromorbidity, without anyone noticing until it's too late. These issues can be caused by their illness, medications, or even the treatments they receive. This project is developing a bio-digital alert system to help doctors and nurses identify these brain changes early. The goal is to catch problems like seizures, strokes, or memory decline before they become permanent, improving outcomes for patients in intensive care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for hospitalized, critically ill adult patients, especially those with conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or neurotropic viral infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or hospitalized would not directly benefit from this specific alert system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this system could help doctors detect serious brain complications sooner in critically ill patients, potentially preventing long-term damage and improving recovery.
How similar studies have performed: The development of rapid, integrated alert systems for complex medical conditions is an evolving field, with some success in other areas, but this specific bio-digital approach for neuromorbidity is a novel application.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Robert S B — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Clark, Robert S B
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.