New technology for quick liver function tests at home
Official title: Tethered Enzyme Technology for PoC and At-home Real-time Monitoring of Liver Function
Funded at Tet Medical · NIH-10822326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to quickly check liver enzyme levels, like AST and ALT, so that people can easily test for liver damage either at home or at a clinic, making it especially helpful for those who have trouble getting to a doctor.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tet Medical NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ithaca, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 15, 2023 |
| Project end | December 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $324,962 |
| NIH project number | 1R41TR004880-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10822326 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for liver damage, such as those taking medications known to affect liver function or those with existing liver conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable liver function and no risk factors for liver injury may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tethered enzyme technology that allows for rapid testing of liver enzyme levels either at a healthcare facility or in the comfort of patients' homes. By measuring enzymes like AST and ALT, which indicate liver damage, this technology aims to provide timely monitoring of drug-induced liver injury and other liver conditions. The goal is to simplify the testing process, making it more accessible for patients, especially those with mobility issues or those living far from medical facilities. This innovative approach could significantly reduce the burden of traditional testing methods, which often require clinic visits and lengthy wait times for results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enable patients to monitor their liver health more conveniently and frequently, leading to quicker interventions when issues arise.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in point-of-care testing have shown promise in other areas of healthcare, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Tet Medical
Ithaca, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Roy — Tet Medical
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Roy
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.