Oura Revamps App with Enhanced Stress Monitoring

Oura is introducing an overhauled version of its app that incorporates enhanced features for monitoring stress while simultaneously working on new blood pressure functionalities that aim to detect hypertension symptoms early on.

Expanded Stress Tracking Features

The latest version of the Oura app will feature 'Cumulative Stress,' offering users a weekly summary of how their bodies handle and bounce back from ongoing stress. This information is derived from a combination of sleep, heart rate, body temperature, and physical activity data. According to Oura, these updates, including the redesigned interface, comprehensive stress insights, and an innovative stress management dashboard, will soon be accessible on both iOS and Android devices worldwide.

Collaborative Efforts with the FDA

In partnership with the FDA, Oura is embarking on a blood pressure study that will soon be made available to participants of the Oura Labs early access program in the United States. The goal is to develop a capability that can pinpoint the initial indicators of hypertension, which refers to unusually elevated blood pressure levels in the bloodstream.

Integrating Oura Ring Data with User Lifestyle

The study seeks to inform users of their probability of developing hypertension by integrating data from the Oura Ring with responses collected on family medical background, current medications, and lifestyle choices. Notably, several models of the Apple Watch already offer hypertension alerts, a feature that was FDA-approved back in September.