Wearable device for early heart failure changes
In-home wearable system to detect early-stage decompensation in heart failure patients
This project is creating a special wearable vest to help people with heart failure catch early signs of their condition getting worse from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with heart failure end up in the hospital when their condition suddenly worsens. This project is developing a comfortable, wearable vest that can be worn at home to continuously monitor important health signs. The vest will measure things like heart rate, breathing, and fluid buildup in the chest, which are key indicators of worsening heart failure. This information will be sent to a smartphone and a secure cloud server, where special computer programs will analyze the data. The goal is to alert patients and their doctors early if their heart failure is starting to get worse, allowing for quicker treatment and potentially preventing hospital stays.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals living with chronic heart failure who are at risk for sudden worsening of their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart failure or are not at risk for acute decompensation would not directly benefit from this specific monitoring device.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this wearable technology could help patients with heart failure receive earlier treatment for worsening symptoms, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While weight monitoring is common, this approach combines multiple vital signs and bioimpedance in a novel wearable vest for more accurate early detection.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Noh, Yeonsik — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Noh, Yeonsik
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.