Understanding Sepsis Types with Health Records and Wearable Sensors
GeneRAlizable Sepsis Phenotyping (GRASP) using Electronic Health Records and Continuous Monitoring Sensors
This project helps doctors better understand and treat sepsis by using information from patient health records and continuous monitoring devices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Sepsis is a serious condition where the body overreacts to an infection, leading to organ damage and potentially death. Doctors need better ways to predict who will get severe sepsis and how to give the right treatments at the right time. This work uses advanced computer methods to look at large amounts of patient data, including electronic health records and information from wearable sensors. By finding different patterns or 'phenotypes' of sepsis, we hope to guide more personalized and effective care for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have experienced or are at risk for sepsis, particularly those whose health data could contribute to understanding different sepsis patterns, are the focus of this research.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by sepsis or those whose medical data is not part of the electronic health records or continuous monitoring systems used in this research may not directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection of sepsis and more tailored treatments, potentially saving lives and improving recovery for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Data-driven modeling has shown promise in predicting sepsis and identifying patient clusters, suggesting a foundation for this approach, though integrating continuous monitoring and ensuring generalizability are ongoing challenges.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nemati, Shamim — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Nemati, Shamim
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.