Wearable sensors for monitoring Parkinson's disease through sweat analysis
Official title: SCH: AI-empowered wearable multimodal sensors (AI-MEDALLION) for noninvasive monitoring
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11063327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new wearable sensors that can track important health markers in your sweat to help doctors spot and manage Parkinson's disease earlier and better, making it easier for you to understand how your condition is changing and how well treatments are working.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $318,710 |
| NIH project number | 1R01LM014720-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063327 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who are seeking innovative monitoring solutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or those who do not produce sufficient sweat may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced wearable sensors that can continuously and non-invasively monitor biomarkers in sweat to aid in the early diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease. By utilizing artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, the project aims to identify and optimize specific metabolic biomarkers found in the sweat of Parkinson's patients. The sensors will be designed to enhance sensitivity and specificity, addressing current limitations in wearable technology. Patients will be monitored through their sweat, providing valuable insights into their disease progression and response to treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable sensors for biomarker detection, but this approach is innovative and aims to address specific challenges in Parkinson's disease monitoring.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Chi — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Chi
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.