Using wearable sensors to monitor heart failure and improve patient outcomes
Official title: Continuous Wearable Monitoring Analytics to Improve Outcomes in Heart Failure - LINK-HF2 multicenter implementation study
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-11239118 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help people with heart failure by using small, wearable sensors that track their health from home, making it easier to catch problems early and avoid hospital visits, while also looking at how patients and doctors feel about this new technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002922-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11239118 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic heart failure who are at risk of hospital readmissions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable heart failure who are not at risk of exacerbation may not receive significant benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing non-invasive remote monitoring for patients with heart failure using small wearable sensors. These sensors will continuously track physiological data to detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially preventing hospital readmissions. The study will take place at five VA medical centers and aims to develop an algorithmic response system that integrates with electronic health records to optimize patient care. Additionally, it will assess both patient and provider attitudes towards this innovative monitoring approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients, leading to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results with similar wearable monitoring approaches, indicating potential for success in this larger implementation.
Where this research is happening
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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stehlik, Josef — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Stehlik, Josef
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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.