Using innovative toilet seat technology to monitor heart failure at home
Inconspicuous Daily Monitoring to Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations
This study is looking at a special toilet seat that can help keep an eye on heart failure patients' health at home, making it easier to catch any problems early and hopefully prevent hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rochester Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10808049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of inconspicuous in-home monitoring technologies, specifically a fully integrated toilet seat, to track physiological changes in heart failure patients. By enabling proactive and preventive care, the project aims to reduce hospitalizations associated with heart failure, which affects millions of Americans. The approach focuses on improving patient adherence to monitoring by utilizing a device that seamlessly integrates into daily life, allowing for continuous observation of vital signs. The goal is to identify early signs of deterioration and intervene before hospitalization becomes necessary.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who are at risk of hospitalization due to their condition.
Not a fit: Patients with stable heart conditions who do not require monitoring or those who are not diagnosed with heart failure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower hospitalization rates for heart failure patients, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using remote monitoring technologies for chronic conditions, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Linwei — Rochester Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Wang, Linwei
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.