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 help create a big collection of voice recordings to see how our voices might help doctors spot health issues like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and mood disorders, using a smartphone app to share your voice and health info.
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-11220805 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a large and diverse database of voice recordings linked to various health markers to explore how voice can serve as a biomarker for different diseases. By utilizing a smartphone application, participants will contribute their voice data, which will be analyzed alongside electronic health records and other health information. The goal is to develop AI models that can assist in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and mood disorders. This innovative approach combines voice analysis with advanced technology to improve patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with neurological disorders, mood disorders, respiratory issues, or vocal pathologies, as well as healthy individuals willing to contribute their voice data.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any of the targeted conditions or those who are unable to provide voice samples 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 a range of health conditions using voice analysis.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using voice analysis for health monitoring, indicating that this approach could be a significant advancement in the field.
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.