A new device to detect infections in patients with implanted medical devices using X-ray imaging.
Official title: X-ray Visualized Immunosensor (X-VIS)
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-10889757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that can be attached to medical implants to help doctors quickly and easily check for infections without any painful procedures, making it safer and more comfortable for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $359,995 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EB035903-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889757 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have or will undergo surgery for implanted medical devices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without implanted medical devices or those who are not at risk for infections related to such devices may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a novel immunosensor that can be attached to implanted medical devices to monitor infection biomarkers. By utilizing standard X-ray imaging, the device will allow for non-invasive detection of infections, which is crucial for timely treatment. The approach addresses the limitations of current methods that are often invasive and painful, providing a safer alternative for patients. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by enabling early detection and monitoring of infections associated with medical implants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of severe infections and improve the management of patients with implanted medical devices.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using X-ray imaging for infection detection is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in other areas of biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anker, Jeffrey N — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Anker, Jeffrey N
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.