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PES2020-Prosj.etabl.støtte H2020

Development, demonstration and certification of an innovative medical device for comprehensive monitoring and management of asthma.

Tildelt: kr 0,15 mill.

The overall objective is to develop, demonstrate and certify a complete medical device for comprehensive monitoring and management of asthma. Asthma, particularly in the child and adolescent group, is a major public health challenge: - The WHO estimates 235m asthmatics worldwide, expected to increase significantly - The most common non-communicable disease among children - The annual total cost of asthma in Europe is estimated to be EUR17.7bn, of which EUR9.8bn arise from poor diagnosis, control and management - Ca. 250,000 people die prematurely each year from asthma - almost all are avoidable with adequate and timely monitoring and management The device will consist of a piece of hardware and a comprehensive software solution including complex Cloud-based algorithms. The hardware component is a sophisticated "whistle", designed in one seamless piece of hard plastic. It is small and pocket-able, tasteful and unobtrusive, devoid of movable parts, easy to maintain and use. Blowing into the whistle produces a clear sound, which can be recorded by any mobile device before undergoing several mathematical algorithms to output the user?s lung function (Peak Expiratory Flow). The algorithms will be able to predict seasons or situations that will result in worsening of the user's asthma, prompting him/her to take a preventive dose of medicine or even adjust the daily dosage in accordance with medical guidelines. Scientific and technical barriers: - Novel algorithms: For (a) long-term lung function monitoring and alerts to seek medical attention in cases of insidious deterioration, (b) medication support and (c) alerts for environmental triggers - Front-end app: Focus on user-friendly functionality/design and easily comprehensible support - Cloud storage: Integration with electronic health records allowing efficient supervision by medical personnel, emphasising security and safeguarding of patient privacy - CE assessment under the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)

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PES2020-Prosj.etabl.støtte H2020