Technology and Training Dissemination Core for temporally-precise interventions
Official title: Technology and Training Dissemination Core
Funded at University of Memphis · NIH-11336106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports creating and sharing tools, training, and infrastructure to help researchers design and use just-in-time, wearable-enabled health interventions for chronic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Memphis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $178,440 |
| NIH project number | 2P41EB028242-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336106 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians who want to apply temporally-precise interventions using wearable/mHealth tools in real-world patient care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or affected by mDOT-enabled interventions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The TT&D Core of the mDOT Center will train researchers across disciplines to apply wearable sensors and mobile apps for timely health interventions. It provides methods, tools, and guidelines to design and implement just-in-time adaptive interventions in real-world settings. The work focuses on building capacity and broad uptake of these technologies so patients with chronic diseases can receive timely, personalized support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from more personalized, timely interventions that help manage chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows growing interest and some success with just-in-time interventions, but wide adoption remains a work in progress.
Where this research is happening
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University of Memphis
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shetty, Vivek — University of Memphis
- Study coordinator: Shetty, Vivek
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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.