Discrete wearable device for continuous real-time monitoring of alcohol use
Official title: Discreet Wearable device for Continuous Real-time Monitoring of Alcohol
Funded at Actiox LLC · NIH-11410513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A wearable patch called CAM continuously measures alcohol in your body in real time, with no user calibration required.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Actiox LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Thousand Oaks, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,099,865 |
| NIH project number | 2R44AA030231-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11410513 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older who are using or at risk of harmful alcohol use and who could participate in device testing and related studies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without AUD or those not using alcohol monitoring devices may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you have alcohol use concerns, this project aims to bring a small, skin-friendly patch that tracks alcohol levels in real time from interstitial fluid. It promises fast readings, broad accessibility, and low cost, with rigorous manufacturing and safety checks planned. The goal is to provide clinicians and patients with continuous, trustworthy data to support treatment and safer decision-making.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could give people real-time insights into their drinking and help tailor interventions and support.
How similar studies have gone: Early testing in a diverse group showed good correlation with standard measures and high user acceptability, suggesting potential for real-world effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Actiox LLC
Thousand Oaks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tehrani, Farshad — Actiox LLC
- Study coordinator: Tehrani, Farshad
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.