Developing a compact system for drug screening in treatment centers

Compact Liquid Chromatography for Routine Screening in Drug Treatment Centers

NIH-funded research Lc Acquisition LLC · NIH-11293196

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 typeSbir 2 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionLc Acquisition LLC NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Dallas, United States)
Project IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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