Using wearable technology to improve health and disease understanding
SCH: Wearables for Health and Disease Knowledge (W4H)
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-11001923
This study is looking at how wearable devices, like fitness trackers, can help us understand your health better by collecting information about your activity and surroundings, so we can improve care and keep track of diseases more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11001923 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores the use of wearable devices to gather non-traditional health data, such as activity levels and environmental factors, to enhance patient care and disease monitoring. By analyzing data from wearables, the project aims to identify patterns that can inform healthcare decisions and improve outcomes for patients. The approach includes leveraging community and contextual data alongside wearable data to create a comprehensive view of health and disease dynamics. Patients may be involved in providing data through their wearable devices, contributing to a larger understanding of health trends.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who regularly use wearable devices for health tracking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use wearable technology or have conditions that are not monitored through such devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health monitoring and personalized care strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for health monitoring, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHAHABI, CYRUS — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: SHAHABI, CYRUS
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.