Feasibility of One-Month Home-Based HRV Monitoring in ASD: A Case Study Using Smart Clothing Technology
Published in Frontiers in Digital Health, 2026
Summary
This case study examined the feasibility of one-month, home-based nocturnal HRV monitoring in a preschool child with autism spectrum disorder using smart-clothing ECG technology. The study linked nightly physiological recordings with caregiver-reported daily behaviors.
The findings did not establish clear prediction of caregiver-reported behaviors from HRV indices. Instead, the study identified practical design constraints for long-term sensing in naturalistic pediatric care, including tolerability, adherence, home use, and end-to-end data handling.
Research line
- Measuring: home-based physiological sensing in everyday contexts
- Autism Support: technology-enhanced assessment and support for children and families
- In-the-wild Sensing: feasibility of low-burden monitoring outside laboratory settings
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Matsuda, S., & Shinohara, Y. (2026). Feasibility of one-month home-based HRV monitoring in ASD: A case study using smart clothing technology. Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, 1741400. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1741400
Recommended citation: Matsuda, S., & Shinohara, Y. (2026). Feasibility of one-month home-based HRV monitoring in ASD: A case study using smart clothing technology. *Frontiers in Digital Health, 7*, 1741400. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1741400
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