Using wearable devices to track and predict ulcerative colitis flares
Digital Biomarkers of Ulcerative Colitis Flare
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-10876273
This study is looking at how wearable devices can track heart rate changes to help predict flare-ups of ulcerative colitis, so patients can better manage their symptoms with the help of technology and behavioral strategies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10876273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how physiological metrics, particularly heart rate variability (HRV), can be collected through wearable devices to identify and predict flares of ulcerative colitis (UC). By monitoring these metrics over time, the study aims to understand their relationship with UC symptoms and explore how biofeedback interventions can modify these metrics to improve patient outcomes. Patients will be engaged in a process that combines technology with behavioral interventions to potentially enhance their management of UC.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with ulcerative colitis who are interested in using technology to manage their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ulcerative colitis or those who are not interested in using wearable technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for predicting and managing ulcerative colitis flares, enhancing patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using wearable technology to monitor health conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for ulcerative colitis as well.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HIRTEN, ROBERT — ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- Study coordinator: HIRTEN, ROBERT
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.