Wearable microfluidic biosensor for real-time cortisol monitoring

sweat biomarker monitoring

Abstract

1. Abstract

The impact of stress on physical and mental health is significant. The increased levels of cortisol observed during stress are reflected in its release from sweat glands, providing an external sweat biomarker for monitoring stress states. However, current approaches to utilize wearable sensors for monitoring sweat cortisol encounter challenges related to effective sweat management and the real-time and high-sensitivity detection of cortisol. Addressing this gap, we introduce a flexible and scalable capillary microfluidic device integrated with sensors.