A smart, home device to check personalized drug levels
SCH: Toward a smart, home-use system for noninvasive, personalized monitoring of drug levels
['FUNDING_R01'] · OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11162391
This project aims to create a smart, at-home device that can quickly and personally check medication levels using saliva, especially for people with epilepsy taking anti-seizure drugs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CORVALLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11162391 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are working to develop a new system that lets you check your medication levels at home, without needing frequent blood tests. This system would use advanced AI and data science to understand how your body uses medication and provide real-time updates on your drug levels. Our goal is to make it easier for you and your doctor to find the perfect dose of your anti-seizure medication, helping to manage your condition more effectively. We plan to test this system by measuring anti-seizure medication levels in saliva for people with epilepsy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for future involvement or benefit would be individuals with epilepsy who take anti-seizure medications and could benefit from personalized, noninvasive drug monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients who do not take anti-seizure medications or those without epilepsy may not directly benefit from this specific drug monitoring technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this system could lead to more personalized and effective drug dosing, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: This project proposes an innovative approach by combining frequent noninvasive measurements with AI and data science for personalized drug monitoring, which is a relatively new and untested combination.
Where this research is happening
CORVALLIS, UNITED STATES
- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY — CORVALLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RAMSEY, STEPHEN A. — OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RAMSEY, STEPHEN A.
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.