Developing innovative point-of-care diagnostic technologies
Official title: POCTRN SUPPORT - COORDINATION CENTER
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11220060 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make new home and clinic tests easier to get, by teaming up with experts to speed up how quickly these helpful tools can be developed and made available to you, so you can get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2023 |
| Project end | September 6, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $710,924 |
| NIH project number | 75N92022D00014-P00001-759202300004-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220060 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who require frequent diagnostic testing or those with chronic conditions that could benefit from home-based monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require diagnostic testing or those with conditions that do not involve point-of-care diagnostics may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to innovative diagnostic technologies that can be used at home or in clinical settings. It involves creating a national network that brings together various experts and organizations to accelerate the development and commercialization of these technologies. By collaborating across multiple disciplines, the project seeks to streamline the process of bringing new diagnostic tools to patients, ultimately improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with quicker and more accessible diagnostic tools, leading to timely medical interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing point-of-care technologies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schachter, Steven C. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schachter, Steven C.
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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.