Wearable sensors that monitor mental health biomarkers
Skin-like wearable biosensors for multimodal mental health biomarker monitoring
This study is testing new skin-like devices that can gently stick to your body and track important signs of stress, anxiety, and depression in real-time, helping people get better support for their mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897782 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative skin-like wearable biosensors that can continuously and wirelessly monitor various mental health biomarkers in real-time. By capturing biodata related to stress, anxiety, and depression, these devices aim to provide objective measurements that can enhance diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. The project addresses the urgent need for scalable technologies in mental health care, particularly for individuals experiencing chronic stress. The ultimate goal is to improve access to mental health resources and outcomes through advanced monitoring techniques.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or depression who are seeking innovative monitoring solutions.
Not a fit: Patients with stable mental health conditions or those not experiencing significant stress or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and timely interventions for individuals suffering from mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using wearable technology for health monitoring, indicating potential success for this novel approach in mental health.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhao, Chuanzhen — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Zhao, Chuanzhen
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.