Developing a tool for quick testing of oxytocin levels during childbirth
Official title: Point-of-care Testing (POCT) Tool Development for Critical Oxytocin Measurement
Funded at Giner, INC. · NIH-11185121 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use tool that helps doctors quickly check oxytocin levels during childbirth, making it simpler to ensure moms get the best care when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Giner, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, United States) |
| Project start | April 5, 2025 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $312,181 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HD116653-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11185121 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are undergoing labor or are at risk of postpartum complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not require oxytocin administration during childbirth may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a point-of-care testing (POCT) tool that can quickly and accurately measure oxytocin levels in patients, particularly during childbirth. Oxytocin is crucial for inducing labor and managing postpartum complications, and current testing methods are often complex and require skilled personnel. The new tool aims to simplify this process, making it easier for healthcare providers to monitor oxytocin levels in real-time, which could improve patient outcomes. By providing a noninvasive and efficient testing method, this research seeks to enhance the care provided to women during labor and delivery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring of oxytocin levels, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of childbirth management.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on noninvasive oxytocin measurement, similar point-of-care testing innovations have shown success in other hormonal assessments.
Where this research is happening
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Giner, INC.
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rana, Muhit — Giner, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rana, Muhit
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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.