Pilot Outcomes

Publication: Validation of commercial sleep-tracking wearables and nearables in healthy young and older adults

Authors: M.E. Searles, A. Licata, M. Cucinotta, K. Kainec, and R.M.C. Spencer Abstract Study objectives: Changes in sleep with aging are associated with risk for Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases, risk of accidents, and can be a predictor of health decline. For this reason, continuous sleep monitoring is of great interest for researchers, clinicians, and family members. The objective of this study was to assess the validity of consumer sleep-tracking devices in older relative to young adults. Methods: Analyses were based on one night of sleep assessed in young (19-24 years; n=13) and older adults (56-80 years; n=19). Participants wore sleep-tracking wearables (Fitbit Sense 2, Oura Ring) and nearables (Withings Sleep Mat, Sleep Score Max) were positioned nearby. Sleep measures were compared to polysomnography. Results: Results suggest that devices may be less accurate in older…

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New Product Launch: Lumia 2 Smart Earrings

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Lumia is bringing their lightest wearable tech for measuring blood-flow to a whole new market with the introduction of a fine jewelry inspired smart-earring form factor with expanded health monitoring features. BOSTON – Nov. 18, 2025 – Lumia today announced the launch of Lumia 2, the world’s first smart earrings that continuously track real-time blood flow to your head, giving anyone instant insight into how blood flow affects energy, focus, and mental clarity. Originally developed with Johns Hopkins, Duke, and Harvard researchers to help patients with chronic blood flow disorders like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and Long COVID-19, Lumia is now available to everyone for the first time.Indistinguishable from fine jewelry, Lumia 2 can be worn as huggie hoops, cuffs, and studs offered in gold, silver, and clear finishes, and also attaches to any…

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Funding: $7 million venture capital seed raise

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Boston-based wearable health company Lumia has raised $7 million from J2 Ventures, BonAngels Venture Partners, and angel investors to commercialize Lumia 2, its new generation of smart earrings that monitor blood flow in real time. With an additional $5.1 million in government contracts and grants, the company’s total funding has reached $17.2 million. The Lumia 2 earrings, available in gold, silver, and clear finishes, weigh less than one gram and can be worn as huggie hoops, cuffs, or studs. The device uses SwitchBack technology to attach to standard push-back earrings, while the cuff version can be worn without a piercing. Each smart earring includes sleep, temperature, menstrual cycle, and readiness tracking alongside continuous blood flow measurement. “This is what comes after smart rings,” said Daniel Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lumia. “Just as Oura made…

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Award: Best Demo Audience Choice Award at IEEE BSN 2025

The team of Colin Barry, Tatsuo Kumamoto, Edward Wang, and Lina Battikha won the Audience Choice Award for Best Demo at the IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Body Sensor Networks – Computational Medicine: Expanding Health through Sensing and AI held from November 3-5, 2025 for their demo entitled, "Oscillometric Smartphone Blood Pressure Demo." Source: LinkedIn Post

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Funding: $4.5M seed round raised

Seed round raised from existing investors (True Ventures, BKR Capital, Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, Health2047 and others) - $4.5M to date. Securing of MassAITC pilot funding helped in due diligence with investors for their seed round, and thus was critical to closing their funding including with Health2047, venture arm of the American Medical Association and with other early stage investors. Source: businesswire

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Strategic Partnership: Moneta Health partners with Benefis Health System

"We are excited to partner with Moneta to make personalized, evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation the standard of care for our patients and families. Montana is vast and has the sixth oldest population in the nation. Moneta’s proven program is an accessible approach to proactive brain health for our aging demographic." Dr. Greg Tierney, President of System Clinical Operations at Benefis Health System. LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moneta Health, a brain health company pioneering cognitive rehabilitation therapy through AI-powered delivery, today announced a $4.5 million funding round and a new partnership with Benefis Health System to expand access to cognitive care in neurology deserts. The company has signed a multi-year partnership with Benefis Health System in Montana and secured investment from venture capital firms including True Ventures and Health2047, the American Medical Association’s venture studio, to support its mission…

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