New biosensors for monitoring important health markers at home and in clinics
Integrated Electrochemical Aptamer Based Platforms for the Point-of-Care and Continuous Monitoring of Clinically Relevant Analytes
This study is working on new, easy-to-use devices that can quickly check important health markers like hormones and medications, especially for pregnant women and children, so that patients can get better care right at home or in the doctor's office.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911863 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced biosensors that can quickly and accurately measure various important health markers, such as drugs and hormones, both at home and in clinical settings. The goal is to create devices that allow for continuous monitoring, particularly for patients in obstetric and pediatric care, where current monitoring options are limited. By integrating electrochemical aptamer-based sensors into practical devices, the research aims to enhance personalized medicine and improve patient outcomes through better access to biomarker data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include obstetric and pediatric patients who require frequent monitoring of drug and hormone levels.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require continuous monitoring of drugs or hormones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized monitoring of health conditions, improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been successful applications of continuous glucose monitoring, the specific approach of using electrochemical aptamer-based sensors for a wider range of analytes is still largely untested in human subjects.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watkins, Zachary L — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Watkins, Zachary L
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.