ISES

Interactive Sleep Monitoring System for Early Detection of Gender-Specific Sleep Disorders

Motivation

Sleep disorders can cause different symptoms in women and men. This also applies to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), in which breathing interruptions disrupt sleep. A better understanding of gender-specific differences would prevent misdiagnoses, improve treatment, and help prevent secondary diseases such as stroke or heart attack.

Goals and Approach

In order to investigate gender-specific differences in OSAS, the project team is developing a sleep monitoring system based on artificial intelligence. Contactless radar technology and an electroencephalogram (EEG) with barely noticeable, skin-friendly sensors and a miniaturized amplifier record breathing and heartbeat parameters. The system digitally evaluates the data collected by the sensors. The researchers are testing corresponding demonstrators and processes in primary care in order to obtain more data for research and insights into the use of such systems in the context of a gender-specific care process.

Innovations and Perspectives

These developments contribute to improving understanding of OSAS and thus enabling early and gender-specific diagnosis, targeted treatments, and a long-term reduction in the risk of secondary diseases. The results strengthen research and, in the long term, healthcare provision.

Project Coordinator

avisé labs GmbH

Marius Khan

Springmorgen 8c
44227 Dortmund

Tel.: +49 176 60878167

E-Mail: khan@aviselabs.de

Project Volume

1,51 Mio. € (of which 89% is funded by the BMFTR)

Project Duration

01.11.2025 bis 31.09.2028

Project Partners

  • avisé labs GmbH, Dortmund
  • Brain Products GmbH Software and hardware for neurophysiological research applications, Gilching
  • Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg - Faculty VI - Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Health Services Research - Division of General Medicine
  • Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT - Department of Hearing, Speech, and Audio Technology HSA, Oldenburg
  • Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg – Faculty of Medicine and University Medical Center – Center for Internal Medicine – Section of Gender-Sensitive Medicine and Prevention