A new device to quickly and easily detect diseases through skin emissions
A Novel Device for Rapid and Noninvasive Volatile Metabolite-based Screening and Diagnosis of Multiple Disease States
This study is testing a handy device that can quickly check for signs of different health issues by analyzing the scents coming from your skin, making it easier for patients to get diagnosed without any invasive procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10870030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a portable device that can analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from the skin, which can indicate various disease states. By utilizing advanced gas chromatography and differential mobility spectrometry, the device aims to provide rapid and noninvasive screening and diagnosis for multiple conditions. The approach is based on the understanding that metabolic changes in the body can alter the VOCs released through the skin, allowing for the identification of diseases. Patients will benefit from a more accessible and efficient diagnostic tool that can be used at the point of care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing symptoms related to infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, malignant, psychiatric, or neurologic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not significantly alter skin volatile emissions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a revolutionary method for diagnosing multiple diseases quickly and noninvasively.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar VOC detection methods for disease diagnosis, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koo, Sophia — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Koo, Sophia
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 below.