Wearable patches for continuous blood pressure monitoring
Official title: Wearable Micro-Structured Tonometric Sensor Patches for 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10886039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new wearable patches that can comfortably track your blood pressure all day and night without using those tight cuffs, making it easier for you to manage your hypertension.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $219,502 |
| NIH project number | 5R21EB033653-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with hypertension or those at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have high blood pressure or related cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative wearable patches that can continuously monitor blood pressure without the need for traditional cuffs. By utilizing advanced sensor technology, the patches will measure pulse transit time and tonometric waveforms to provide accurate blood pressure readings throughout a 24-hour period. This approach aims to eliminate the discomfort associated with cuff inflation and improve the accuracy of nighttime blood pressure measurements, which are crucial for diagnosing hypertension. Patients will wear these patches, allowing for a more comfortable and effective monitoring experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and comfortable blood pressure monitoring for patients, improving hypertension management.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in cuff-less blood pressure monitoring technologies, indicating potential for success in this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xiong, Feng — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Xiong, Feng
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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.