Wearable breathing monitor for people with COPD
Bilateral Acoustic Sensing and Automated Breathing Segmentation for Remote Monitoring of Patients with COPD: A Longitudinal Study
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · LASARRUS CLINIC AND RESEARCH CENTER, INC. · NIH-11196388
A small wearable sensor listens to breathing and tracks changes to help people with COPD notice worsening symptoms earlier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LASARRUS CLINIC AND RESEARCH CENTER, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11196388 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would wear a small multimodal sensor that records breathing sounds from both sides of your chest and other physiologic signals while you go about daily life. The system uses automated algorithms to separate and analyze breaths, coughs, and breathing patterns over weeks to find early signs of COPD worsening. Data are sent remotely so clinicians and caregivers can watch trends and patients can get alerts about potential flares. The project partners with the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network and focuses on improving adherence and early symptom recognition for underserved patients in the Mid-Atlantic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with a clinical diagnosis of COPD who can wear a small chest sensor and connect to remote monitoring (via smartphone or provided hub) are the best candidates.
Not a fit: People without COPD, those unable or unwilling to wear the device, or those without the ability to use remote monitoring tools are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could help patients and clinicians spot COPD flare-ups earlier and reduce hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have performed: Related wearable and acoustic monitoring studies have shown promise for detecting coughs and breathing changes, but automated bilateral breathing segmentation for long-term COPD monitoring is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- LASARRUS CLINIC AND RESEARCH CENTER, INC. — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EMOKPAE, LLOYD — LASARRUS CLINIC AND RESEARCH CENTER, INC.
- Study coordinator: EMOKPAE, LLOYD
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.