A new urine test to detect obstructive sleep apnea
Novel Urine Collection Kit for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use urine test that can help find obstructive sleep apnea in both kids and adults, making it simpler and more comfortable than the usual sleep studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pgxl Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10920314 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a non-invasive urine collection kit that can detect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in both children and adults. The kit utilizes a patented assay that identifies specific protein biomarkers in urine, providing a simpler alternative to traditional sleep studies. By eliminating the need for overnight stays in clinics and the discomfort of wired sensors, this test seeks to make OSA diagnosis more accessible and efficient. The project is a collaboration between PGXL Technologies and the University of Louisville, focusing on addressing the challenges of current diagnostic methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adults who exhibit symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or have been referred for sleep studies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not exhibit symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or have already been diagnosed and treated may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a quick and easy way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of traditional testing methods.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional methods for diagnosing OSA have been established, this urine-based approach is novel and has not been widely tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- Pgxl Technologies, LLC — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burns, Christopher Thomas — Pgxl Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Burns, Christopher Thomas
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.