A new nonanimal test for detecting eye irritants in products
Official title: IVD EIT a Nonanimal Kit and Service for the Detection of Ocular Irritants: Phase II
Funded at Lebrun Labs, LLC · NIH-10839465 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to test if products are safe for your eyes without using animals, so that everyone can enjoy safer products that have been carefully checked for irritation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lebrun Labs, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anaheim, United States) |
| Project start | May 10, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $913,819 |
| NIH project number | 5R44ES031881-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839465 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals concerned about the safety of consumer products, particularly those with sensitivities to eye irritants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by eye irritants or do not use consumer products that may cause ocular irritation may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a nonanimal test called the in vitro depth of injury eye irritation test (IVD EIT) to identify ocular irritants in consumer products. The goal is to create a reliable method that can accurately classify all levels of ocular irritants without using live animals, addressing the need for safer testing alternatives due to new regulations. By utilizing advanced methodologies, the research aims to improve the sensitivity and specificity of irritation detection, ensuring better safety labeling for consumers and manufacturers. Patients may benefit from safer products that have been tested without animal harm.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer consumer products by providing accurate testing for eye irritants without the use of animals.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing nonanimal testing methods, but this specific approach is novel and aims to fill a critical gap in ocular irritation testing.
Where this research is happening
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Lebrun Labs, LLC
Anaheim, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lebrun, Stewart — Lebrun Labs, LLC
- Study coordinator: Lebrun, Stewart
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.