Developing a compact system for drug screening in treatment centers
Compact Liquid Chromatography for Routine Screening in Drug Treatment Centers
This study is working on a new, smaller device that helps quickly test for drugs in treatment centers, making it easier for doctors and healthcare workers to get fast and accurate results for patients who need help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lc Acquisition LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11293196 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a compact liquid chromatography system that can be used for rapid screening of drugs in treatment centers. The approach involves optimizing sample preparation and developing a new detection method to ensure accurate results for various drugs of abuse. By making this technology more accessible, it aims to improve the efficiency of drug monitoring in point-of-care settings, allowing for quicker and more reliable testing. The project involves collaboration between scientists and healthcare professionals to ensure the system meets clinical needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing treatment for substance abuse who require regular drug screening.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in substance abuse treatment or do not require drug screening may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate drug screening in treatment centers, improving patient care and monitoring.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing compact drug screening technologies, indicating potential for this approach to be effective.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Lc Acquisition LLC — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Milton L. — Lc Acquisition LLC
- Study coordinator: Lee, Milton L.
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.