mEnergy: Development of a Novel mHealth Multi-device Platform for Near Real-time Remote Assessment of Energy Disorders

Nafiul Nipu; Andrew Wentzel; Nasibeh Heshmati; Naveen Kumar Sangi; Xinhua Zhang; Guadalupe Canahuate; C David Fuller; G Elisabeta Marai

doi:10.1109/EMBC58623.2025.11254617

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mEnergy: Development of a Novel mHealth Multi-device Platform for Near Real-time Remote Assessment of Energy Disorders

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mEnergy: Development of a Novel mHealth Multi-device Platform for Near Real-time Remote Assessment of Energy Disorders

Nafiul Nipu, Andrew Wentzel, Nasibeh Heshmati, Naveen Kumar Sangi, Xinhua Zhang, Guadalupe Canahuate, C David Fuller and G Elisabeta Marai

2025 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) 14-18 July 2025, Vol.2025, pp.1-7

07/2025

DOI: 10.1109/EMBC58623.2025.11254617

PMCID: PMC12743576

PMID: 41337095

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Abstract

We present the development, architecture, and features of a new multi-device mHealth software platform to support near real-time remote monitoring of metabolic health and timely intervention in the treatment and survivorship of cancer patients. Our platform, mEnergy, leverages a human-centered design process, and integrates in a unified, web-based framework consumer-grade hardware-Fitbit wearable sensor devices, smartphones, and Withings smart scales. mEnergy can aid oncologists in identifying early indicators of muscle-wasting (sarcopenia) due to sleep disturbance, insufficient weight recovery, or reduced/limited activity. The platform aims for a smooth transition into clinical practice and increased adherence to evidence-based recommendations, in particular in underserved geographical areas. This toxicity-surveillance approach based on mHealth technologies can improve treatment outcomes, quality of life, and survivorship.

Software

Humans

Mobile Applications

Smartphone

Telemedicine - instrumentation

Wearable Electronic Devices

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Title: Subtitle: mEnergy: Development of a Novel mHealth Multi-device Platform for Near Real-time Remote Assessment of Energy Disorders
Creators: Nafiul Nipu
Andrew Wentzel
Nasibeh Heshmati
Naveen Kumar Sangi - University of Illinois Chicago
Xinhua Zhang
Guadalupe Canahuate
C David Fuller - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
G Elisabeta Marai
Resource Type: Conference proceeding
Publication Details: 2025 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) 14-18 July 2025, Vol.2025, pp.1-7
DOI: 10.1109/EMBC58623.2025.11254617
PMID: 41337095
PMCID: PMC12743576
eISSN: 2694-0604
Language: English
Date published: 07/2025
Academic Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Record Identifier: 9985090623802771

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