Measuring Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Using Wireless Millimeter Wave Radio Signals

STUDY BASICS

Are you interested in contributing to cutting-edge research that could change the way we monitor vital signs? This research study aims to investigate the use of millimeter wave (mmWave) radio signals to measure blood flow and blood pressure without direct contact. This technology has the potential to transform health monitoring by enabling continuous and contactless measurements.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the study is to wirelessly measure blood flow and blood pressure. This is important as it can enable contactless and continuous measurement over time, which is a contrast to existing methods that typically require contact, and are a snapshot recording at a particular time.   This technology has the potential to transform health monitoring by enabling continuous and contactless measurements, unlike traditional methods that require physical contact.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Age: 18-99

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Sit next to a wireless radio device that will measure tiny displacements in your body caused by your pulse and heart pumping.
• Provide data using traditional methods, including a blood pressure, pulse oximeter, ECG sensors, and an inertial motion unit (IMU).
• Have your weight and height measured as part of the data collection process.
• Participate in a 1-hour session at our lab on the CMU campus.