Using mobile devices to monitor multiple sclerosis symptoms
Official title: Precision Monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis with Mobile Devices: A Transformative Approach
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10999209 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating easy-to-use mobile tools to help keep track of how multiple sclerosis affects your health over time, so doctors can make better treatment choices for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $42,407 |
| NIH project number | 1F31NS139700-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999209 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, particularly those experiencing relapsing remitting MS.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other neurological disorders or those not diagnosed with multiple sclerosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing mobile digital tools to continuously monitor neurological function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). By integrating various data sources, including digital apps and electronic health records, the project aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of MS progression. Advanced statistical techniques, such as machine learning, will be employed to analyze high-dimensional data and predict clinical outcomes. This approach seeks to improve treatment decisions by capturing the evolution of both clinical and subclinical disability over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and timely treatment strategies for patients with multiple sclerosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile technology for monitoring chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for multiple sclerosis as well.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hittle, Michael — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Hittle, Michael
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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.