Using mobile health technologies to measure blood flow in chronic wounds
Official title: mHealth Technologies for Assessing Blood Perfusion in Chronic Wounds
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-10988311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating affordable smartphone tools that help people with chronic wounds check their blood flow, making it easier for them to take care of their wounds and avoid complications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $673,724 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB035188-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10988311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers or pressure sores, who require ongoing management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute wounds or those not experiencing issues related to blood flow may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing mobile health (mHealth) technologies to assess blood perfusion in individuals with chronic wounds. Chronic wounds, which affect millions of Americans, can lead to severe complications if not properly managed. The project aims to create low-cost, smartphone-based tools that can measure blood flow to the affected areas, helping patients monitor their wounds more effectively. By utilizing advanced imaging sensors and machine learning algorithms, the research seeks to validate these tools for practical use in everyday life, enhancing wound care management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with chronic wounds a convenient way to monitor their healing process and potentially reduce complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for monitoring various health conditions, indicating potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Wenyao — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Xu, Wenyao
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.