A device to measure fluid levels in patients with heart failure
Official title: Interstitial pressure sensor to detect fluid status
Funded at Nxt Biomedical, LLC · NIH-10603623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new wearable device that can help people with heart failure by continuously checking their fluid levels, so doctors can catch problems early and keep them feeling better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nxt Biomedical, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $634,926 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL164166-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10603623 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who experience fluid retention issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with heart failure who do not experience significant fluid retention or those with other unrelated conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a non-invasive sensor that can continuously monitor interstitial fluid pressure in patients with heart failure. By providing real-time data on fluid status, the device aims to help healthcare providers intervene earlier in the management of fluid overload, which is a common complication in heart failure. The approach involves creating a wearable device similar to glucose monitors, making it easy for patients to use. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by preventing severe symptoms associated with fluid accumulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of heart failure, reducing hospitalizations and improving quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in monitoring fluid status in heart failure patients have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel device.
Where this research is happening
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Nxt Biomedical, LLC
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Robert — Nxt Biomedical, LLC
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Robert
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.