Continuous sensing of glymphatic brain function in ICU patients – ICU-Glymphometer
Description of the granted funding
Effective monitoring of critically ill patients in intensive care units poses significant challenges due to the complex syndromes and requirements of these patients. In particular, brain edema, characterized by the excessive accumulation of fluid, is a common and potentially life-threatening condition among critically ill patients with brain disorders. Glymphometer is a brain monitoring device we designed for the precise and non-invasive detection of fluid balance within the brain. This device operates wirelessly, thereby reducing the need for physical intervention with patients. Currently, no other technique can measure the hydrodynamic status of brain fluid with comparable accuracy. Its use in monitoring head trauma patients will advance both clinical practices and research in acute care medicine. Moreover, it will contribute to scientific progress in the field of glymphatic system research, an area in which our multidisciplinary research consortium is internationally recognized.
Show moreStarting year
2026
End year
2029
Granted funding
Role in consortium of the Academy of Finland
Partner
Funder
Research Council of Finland
Funding instrument
Targeted Academy projects
Decision maker
Suomen akatemian muu päättäjä
05.12.2025
05.12.2025
Other information
Funding decision number
373734
Fields of science
Neurosciences
Research fields
Neurotiede
Identified topics
brain, neuroscience