Using voice to understand health and disease better
Bridge2AI: Voice as a Biomarker of Health - Building an ethically sourced, bioaccoustic database to understand disease like never before
This study is looking for people to share their voice recordings through a smartphone app to help create a database that connects voices to health information, with the hope of using this data to improve the way we screen and treat conditions like Alzheimer's and COPD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10473236 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a large, ethically sourced voice database that links voice recordings to various health markers. By utilizing a smartphone application, patients can easily contribute their voice data, which will be analyzed alongside electronic health records and other health information. The goal is to develop artificial intelligence models that can help in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's, COPD, and more. This innovative approach aims to enhance clinical care by integrating voice as a vital health biomarker.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals with conditions like Alzheimer's, COPD, or other diseases associated with voice changes, as well as those from underserved communities.
Not a fit: Patients without any voice-related health issues or those not interested in contributing voice data may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and accessible methods for diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions through voice analysis.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using voice analysis for health monitoring, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bensoussan, Yael Emilie — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Bensoussan, Yael Emilie
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.