Low-cost urine test strips for measuring medication levels in substance use disorders
Field-Deployable, low-Cost Point-of-Need urine test strips for mobile quantification of SUD medication drugs and their metabolites
This study is creating an easy-to-use, affordable urine test strip that helps people with substance use disorders check their medication levels at home in just ten minutes, making it simpler for them to stay on track with their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vitan-Biotech, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a low-cost, disposable urine test strip that can quickly and accurately measure the levels of medications used to treat substance use disorders, such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. The test strips are designed for easy use without special training, providing results in just ten minutes. By utilizing innovative technology to enhance detection sensitivity, these strips will allow patients to monitor their medication compliance and metabolism conveniently at home or in low-resource settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders who are prescribed medications like buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing treatment for substance use disorders or those not prescribed the relevant medications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a simple and affordable way to monitor their medication levels, improving treatment adherence and outcomes for substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using low-cost, point-of-use test strips is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in other areas of medical diagnostics, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- Vitan-Biotech, LLC — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhou, Xichun — Vitan-Biotech, LLC
- Study coordinator: Zhou, Xichun
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 below.