Strados Labs

07/24/2025

In clinical research and healthcare, minimizing patient burden is essential for collecting reliable data with wearable devices. That’s why we use Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing by 3M with the RESP® Biosensor, our wearable device for continuous monitoring of cough and lung sounds.

Tegaderm stands out for its gentle, hypoallergenic design, strong adhesion, and breathable, transparent material—making it ideal for long-term use in real-world conditions. It helps keep the RESP Biosensor secure and comfortable, supporting both data quality and patient experience.

Learn more about our approach to adhesive selection and why it matters: https://stradoslabs.com/why-the-tegaderm-adhesive-is-a-trusted-solution-for-the-resp-biosensor/

Discover why the Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing by 3M is the trusted adhesive for the RESP® Biosensor, ensuring secure adhesion, patient comfort, and reliable data collection in healthcare and research settings.

07/22/2025

The FDA’s final guidance on decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) outlines how sponsors can incorporate remote and hybrid elements while maintaining safety, oversight, and data integrity. A recent article from Clinical Leader summarizes the key updates and practical implications:

• Clear expectations for investigator oversight across remote teams and vendors
• Emphasis on validation and early submission of digital health tools
• Specific requirements for electronic informed consent and drug shipping
• Risk-based monitoring strategies tailored to decentralized models
• Encouragement for early engagement with the FDA

Read the article to explore case studies and learn how DCTs improve access and retention while creating cost efficiencies: https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/decentralized-clinical-trials-embracing-the-fda-s-final-guidance-0001

We support decentralized and hybrid trials with the RESP® Biosensor—a wearable device that remotely captures cough and lung sounds to reduce patient burden and enable real-world data collection.

In Sept. 2024, the FDA unveiled a final guidance aimed at advancing decentralized clinical trials. This article shares a summary, describes the differences from the 2023 draft guidance, and provides helpful insight for sponsors.

07/18/2025

For over a century, clinicians have relied on the stethoscope to assess lung health—listening for signs like cough, wheeze, rhonchi, or crackles to identify potential issues. But traditional auscultation is limited to brief, in-person exams.

We are changing that.

Our RESP® Biosensor enables continuous, remote monitoring of lung sounds—bringing assessments out of the clinic and into patients’ daily lives. This innovation gives researchers and clinicians around the world a new way to assess treatment response, manage chronic respiratory conditions, and unlock deeper insights into lung health.

Visit our website to learn more about how the RESP Biosensor is transforming respiratory care: https://stradoslabs.com/resp-biosensor/

07/17/2025

ICYMI: In March, we announced the Strados Research Grant—a new program designed to advance our understanding of remote respiratory monitoring and continuous auscultation in improving patient outcomes.

Selected principal investigators will receive RESP® Biosensors and reporting tools to explore continuous lung sound monitoring in conditions like , , chronic , ILDs, bronchiectasis, and more. Studies will be evaluated based on novelty, disease focus, and plans to publish.

Learn more and apply today ➡️ https://stradoslabs.com/strados-research-grant/

07/15/2025

We monitored a chronic asthma patient in his 60s with the RESP® Biosensor for three weeks post-hospital discharge, tracking lung sounds up to readmission. Rising wheezing and rhonchi signaled worsening condition, highlighting the value of early detection through home monitoring.

Read our scientific abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society 2022 annual conference: http://bit.ly/4lVFmi5

07/10/2025

A persistent cough is one of the earliest and most common symptoms of lung cancer—but it’s often overlooked. As outlined in a blog post from AMERICAN ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE - Precision Cancer Care, this cough may start dry, become chronic, and sometimes produce blood-tinged phlegm.

Tumor location plays a key role—growths near the airways can trigger coughing even without irritants, while inflammation and excess mucus can worsen symptoms.

Recognizing a lingering, unexplained cough—especially with signs like chest pain or weight loss—can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/43A4pAR

Our RESP® Biosensor enables continuous cough monitoring to help detect respiratory changes sooner, supporting timely insights for patients and providers.

Lung cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally, and one of its most prevalent and distressing symptoms is a persistent cough. It's a startling reality that lung cancer can remain asymptomatic for far too long, with a cough being one of the first indications of its prese...

07/08/2025

Meet our Quality Specialist, Sanjana Samineni! Sanjana leads the development and ex*****on of quality processes at Strados Labs, ensuring our work meets the rigorous standards required in the medical device space. From managing quality systems to analytical testing and supporting audits, she plays a key role in upholding product integrity and patient safety.

From Sanjana on her experience working at Strados Labs:

"Since starting at Strados, I’ve had the opportunity to explore diverse regulatory landscapes around the world. Every day brings a new challenge and a chance to deepen my understanding of how to navigate compliance globally. I’m thrilled to be part of a team that’s growing internationally and making a meaningful impact on patient care."

Sanjana holds a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Georgia and is currently pursuing her MBA at Georgia Tech. She’s passionate about driving quality excellence and advancing healthcare through compliant systems.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we’re inspired by the spirit of innovation and resilience that defines this country. We’re proud to build technology that supports better breathing and a healthier future for all.

Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday!

07/03/2025

Rales vs. Rhonchi 🫁: What’s the Difference?

Both are abnormal lung sounds linked to problems in the airways but differ in when they occur and what they indicate.

Rhonchi are low-pitched, gurgling sounds heard during exhalation caused by mucus blocking larger airways. They’re common in obstructive lung diseases like COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and pneumonia. Coughing may temporarily clear rhonchi.

Rales, also called crackles, are heard during inhalation and sound like crackling or bubbling. They result from collapsed air sacs suddenly reopening and are associated with restrictive lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary edema, interstitial lung disease, and pneumonia, as well as congestive heart failure. Unlike rhonchi, rales do not improve with coughing.

Strados Labs' RESP® Biosensor continuously and passively collects lung sounds like rales and rhonchi to provide clinicians and researchers with greater insight into respiratory conditions.

Learn more about the differences between rales and rhonchi from Verywell: https://bit.ly/3SF3FnM

Rhonchi and rales are types of airway sounds that can be heard with a stethoscope. Learn what these could mean for your health and how they’re treated.

07/01/2025

Today is World Bronchiectasis Day, raising awareness about this often underdiagnosed chronic lung disease affecting hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Bronchiectasis causes airways to become permanently widened or scarred, making mucus clearance difficult. This leads to recurring infections, inflammation, and progressive lung function loss. While it can affect all ages, it’s most often diagnosed later in life. Without proper management, it can cause long-term disability and reduce quality of life.

Though there is no cure, early diagnosis and ongoing monitoring are critical to slow disease progression and improve outcomes. At Strados Labs, we recognize how improved respiratory monitoring can support earlier detection and better care for those living with bronchiectasis.

Learn more about bronchiectasis and global efforts to improve awareness.

06/26/2025

We’re excited to share that our latest publication—“Quantification of Cough Intensity during Cough Bouts by the RESP® Biosensor System”—is now available following its presentation at the 2025 American Cough Conference.

Cough bouts are among the most disruptive symptoms for patients, yet traditional metrics like cough counts may not fully capture their impact.
Cough intensity may be an additional measure to further characterize cough bouts.

In this analysis of 200,000+ coughs collected by the RESP® Biosensor, we found that coughs within bouts have higher intensity (amplitude) than isolated coughs.

These findings highlight the importance of additional measures beyond cough frequency to assess cough burden.

📄 Now available to view:https://stradoslabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ACC-2025-Quantification-of-Cough-Intensity-During-Bouts-Poster-Version.pdf

06/24/2025

As sponsors and research teams evaluate cough monitoring technologies for their studies, an important aspect to consider is the cough counting method used to determine cough frequency.

In our latest blog post, Dr. Tom deLaubenfels, Director of Data Science, breaks down the three primary methods used to objectively count coughs:

✔ Manual Cough Counting – Considered the FDA gold standard for accuracy but time-intensive
✔ Semi-Automated Cough Counting – A balanced approach leveraging machine learning to improve efficiency while maintaining human oversight
✔ Fully Automated Cough Counting – The most scalable method, but with limitations in accuracy and regulatory validation

Understanding the differences between these approaches is essential for selecting the right method for clinical trials, drug development, and remote patient monitoring.

Read the full blog ➡️ https://stradoslabs.com/cough-counting-approaches-explained-understanding-the-differences-between-manual-semi-automated-and-fully-automated-cough-counting/