Research
Researchinitiatives.
Active and upcoming studies, transparently declared. All consent-first. All published openly.
Research here is not extraction. It is partnership — between clinicians, researchers, ethicists, patients, and families — to ensure that the suffering of one is never wasted on the suffering of another.
Every initiative below has been reviewed for ethics, declared openly, and designed with consent at its foundation. Every participant chooses what they share. Every finding — positive or negative — will be published.
Initiative 01
EnrollingCompassionate Presence Patterns
What does compassionate presence actually look like, moment by moment? This study observes consented CompassionAI™ conversations to identify the small, specific patterns that signal being heard.
Method: Consented conversation analysis
Participation
312 enrolled
Initiative 02
ActiveCaregiver Burnout Early Signals
Caregivers often hide exhaustion behind strength. This study explores whether quiet, dignified check-ins can surface burnout earlier — before the breaking point.
Method: Anonymous wellbeing indicators
Participation
184 enrolled
Initiative 03
ActiveFamily Conversation Outcomes
Families who prepare for difficult conversations together often report lower anxiety afterward. This study examines what 'preparing together' actually means — and how it can be supported.
Method: Pre/post self-report
Participation
421 enrolled
Initiative 04
AnalysisWarm Handoff Effectiveness
When compassionate technology recognizes a moment that needs a human, how should the handoff happen? This study examines what makes a handoff 'warm' rather than transactional.
Method: Outcome tracking
Participation
330 enrolled
Initiative 05
Planned 2026The 3 a.m. Effect
An exploration of what changes when compassionate presence is available at the loneliest hours — for patients, families, and the clinicians who arrive at work the next morning.
Method: Longitudinal mixed-methods
Participation
Recruiting
Initiative 06
Planned 2026Voices of the Wait
A qualitative study of the waiting period — the time between diagnosis and care — through the voices of those living it. Findings will be published openly and used to shape future capabilities.
Method: Qualitative interviews
Participation
Recruiting