New device for measuring oxygen levels in patients at clinics
Official title: Novel oxygen monitoring system for on-site use in the clinic
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11143193 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use device that will help doctors measure oxygen levels in your tissues right at your bedside, which is really important for treating heart problems, strokes, and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $310,764 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB036124-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11143193 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, stroke, or cancer who require accurate oxygen level monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve significant oxygen level monitoring needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a novel device that can accurately measure tissue oxygen levels in clinical settings, which is crucial for treating conditions like cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and cancer. The device will utilize advanced electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) technology to provide reliable and repeated measurements of oxygen levels directly at the patient's bedside. By overcoming the limitations of existing bulky EPR systems, this innovative approach seeks to enhance patient care by allowing for on-site monitoring during treatment. The project will focus on creating a compact, user-friendly device that can be easily integrated into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring of oxygen levels in patients, enhancing treatment outcomes for various serious health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of EPR technology has shown promise in other contexts, this specific application for on-site clinical monitoring is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuppusamy, Periannan — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Kuppusamy, Periannan
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.