A smart skin patch that tracks sugar, ketones, and salt in real time
Official title: A Sensor Patch for Continuous Monitoring of Sodium, Glucose, and Ketones Concurrently and in Real-Time
Funded at Actiox LLC · NIH-11384841 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tiny wearable patch will continuously measure glucose, ketones, and sodium to help people understand their metabolic state and guide personalized care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Actiox LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Thousand Oaks, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $962,615 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DK136459-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11384841 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals managing metabolic conditions or those seeking detailed physiological feedback for nutrition and wellness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not need real-time metabolic monitoring or cannot use wearable sensor technology may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Phase II SBIR project to advance a microneedle-based wearable sensor that can monitor multiple biomarkers at once. The goal is to create a hidden-under-the-skin device that provides real-time data through a secure mobile app, helping users manage nutrition and metabolic health. Researchers will develop a multi-module PCB and FDA-compliant software, while scaling up manufacturing of the microneedle sensors for broader use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive continuous, personalized insights to optimize nutrition and metabolic management.
How similar studies have gone: Previous early-phase work showed promise, but this Phase II aims to scale and improve accuracy and usability.
Where this research is happening
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Actiox LLC
Thousand Oaks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tehrani, Farshad — Actiox LLC
- Study coordinator: Tehrani, Farshad
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.