Using mobile phone technology to detect preeclampsia and hypertension in pregnancy
Official title: A novel mobile phone technology to improve access for preeclampsia and hypertension detection
Funded at Tele-Stethoscope INC. · NIH-10821706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps pregnant people check for preeclampsia and high blood pressure at home, making it easier for them to share important health information with their doctors and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tele-Stethoscope INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $292,897 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL172484-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10821706 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals, particularly those in their first trimester or at high risk for preeclampsia and hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not have access to a mobile phone may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile phone application that allows pregnant individuals to detect preeclampsia and hypertension from the comfort of their homes. Patients will use their own phones to record vital health information, which will then be sent to their obstetricians for evaluation. This approach aims to improve access to care, especially for underserved populations, by enabling self-monitoring and timely intervention when necessary. The goal is to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes by facilitating early detection and management of these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve early detection and management of preeclampsia and hypertension, leading to better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using mobile technology for health monitoring, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving maternal care.
Where this research is happening
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Tele-Stethoscope INC.
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolfson, David — Tele-Stethoscope INC.
- Study coordinator: Wolfson, David
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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.