Using smart devices and machine learning to improve health interventions for chronic diseases

Leveraging ML algorithms and data integration techniques to improve efficiency of causal moderation analyses of micro-randomized trial data

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11035058

This study is looking to improve health apps on your phone or smartwatch to give you personalized support when managing chronic diseases, so you get help exactly when you need it.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11035058 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of digital health interventions delivered through smart devices like smartphones and smartwatches. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, the project aims to analyze data from micro-randomized trials to better understand how and when to provide personalized support to patients managing chronic diseases. The goal is to create adaptive interventions that respond to individual needs in real-time, making healthcare more accessible and effective. Patients will benefit from tailored interventions that are delivered at the right moment based on their unique circumstances.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals managing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases who use or are willing to use smart devices for health monitoring.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to smart devices or are not managing chronic diseases may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized health interventions for patients with chronic diseases.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using machine learning and mobile health technologies for chronic disease management, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions cardiac disease preventioncardiovascular disease preventionCardiovascular Diseasescardiovascular disordercardiovascular disorder prevention
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