A new urine test for preeclampsia
Detection of extracellular vesicles in urine for diagnosis of preeclampsia
This project is creating an easy-to-use urine test to help identify preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition, earlier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sersense, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11095873 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that can be dangerous for both mother and baby, but current tests are not always available or easy to use. Our team previously found special cells and cell fragments, called extracellular vesicles, in the urine of patients with preeclampsia that could be unique markers for the condition. We are developing a new, simpler electrochemical test that can quickly check urine for these specific markers. This new test aims to make screening for preeclampsia much easier and more widely available for pregnant women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant individuals who are at risk for or are experiencing symptoms of preeclampsia would be the ideal candidates for this diagnostic test.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not pregnant or do not have preeclampsia would not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic test.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new test could provide a simple and sensitive way to diagnose preeclampsia earlier, potentially leading to better management and outcomes for pregnant individuals and their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Our team has previously identified these specific markers in urine using a more complex technique, and this project aims to develop a simpler, more accessible version of that detection method.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Sersense, INC. — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stybayeva, Gulnaz — Sersense, INC.
- Study coordinator: Stybayeva, Gulnaz
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.