Analyzing blood gases without needing a lab
Official title: Blood Gas Analysis Without the Laboratory
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10995833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new tool that quickly checks important blood levels, like oxygen and carbon dioxide, without needing big lab machines, so doctors can get fast results and help patients better, especially in emergencies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 26, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $735,939 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL175892-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients in critical care settings, particularly those requiring mechanical ventilation or experiencing respiratory failure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in critical care or do not require blood gas analysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new technology that allows for rapid and accurate blood gas analysis without the need for traditional laboratory equipment. By utilizing innovative physiologic sensors, the project aims to provide real-time measurements of blood pH, oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels, which are crucial for diagnosing and managing critical medical conditions. This approach seeks to eliminate delays in obtaining results, particularly in emergency situations or during patient transport, thereby improving patient care in intensive care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the speed and accuracy of blood gas analysis, leading to better management of critical conditions for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing point-of-care technologies for blood gas analysis, but this specific approach is innovative and aims to overcome existing limitations.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, Conor Lee — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Evans, Conor Lee
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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.