A new device for quick blood clotting tests
Official title: Novel Broad-Spectrum Point-of-Care Coagulometer
Funded at Perosphere Technologies INC. · NIH-10912646 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that quickly checks how well your blood clots, using a special light and no extra chemicals, to help doctors better monitor patients who take blood thinners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Perosphere Technologies INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Danbury, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $897,824 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HL169158-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912646 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring anticoagulation therapy or those with bleeding disorders who need regular monitoring of their blood coagulation status.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require anticoagulation therapy or have stable coagulation profiles may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel point-of-care coagulometer that automates blood clotting tests using advanced microfluidic technology. The device measures blood samples without the need for reagents, providing quick and accurate results for clotting time and clot breakdown. By utilizing near-infrared light to detect clot formation, it aims to improve monitoring for patients on anticoagulant therapies. This technology could significantly enhance the efficiency of emergency departments and other clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more reliable blood clotting assessments, improving patient management and outcomes in emergency situations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing point-of-care devices for blood testing, indicating a potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Perosphere Technologies INC.
Danbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bakhru, Sasha H — Perosphere Technologies INC.
- Study coordinator: Bakhru, Sasha H
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.