Developing a device for quick blood tests at home
Official title: Whole Blood Point of Care Metabolic Measurement
Funded at Sequitur Health Corp. · NIH-10691330 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use device that can quickly check for important health markers in your blood right at home, which could really help people with rare metabolic disorders and even newborns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sequitur Health Corp. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $703,162 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD107897-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10691330 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with rare metabolic disorders and newborns who are being screened for these conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with common metabolic disorders or those who do not have metabolic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a new point of care technology that allows for the direct measurement of specific biomarkers in whole blood without the need for complex laboratory processes. By utilizing advanced sensor materials, the device aims to provide accurate and immediate results, which can significantly enhance the management of rare metabolic disorders. The project will also work towards obtaining FDA clearance for this innovative device, making it accessible for both at-home use and newborn screening.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enable faster and more accurate monitoring of metabolic disorders, improving patient outcomes and management.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in point of care testing have shown promise in improving patient management and outcomes, indicating potential success for this novel device.
Where this research is happening
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Sequitur Health Corp.
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Marylaura Lind — Sequitur Health Corp.
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Marylaura Lind
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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.