Testing a wearable device that measures blood alcohol levels.
Official title: CLINICAL VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF A WEARABLE NEAR-INFRARED BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT MONITOR.
Funded at Vivonics, INC. · NIH-10954103 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new wearable device that helps people keep track of their alcohol levels in real-time, making it easier to stay safe and healthy while enjoying social activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vivonics, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,049,833 |
| NIH project number | 75N94023C00012-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954103 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who consume alcohol and are interested in monitoring their intake for health or safety reasons.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or have no interest in monitoring their alcohol levels may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the clinical verification and validation of a new wearable device designed to monitor blood alcohol content using near-infrared technology. Patients will wear the device, which aims to provide real-time feedback on their alcohol levels, potentially improving safety and health outcomes. The study will involve rigorous testing to ensure the device's accuracy and reliability in various conditions. Participants may be asked to engage in activities that allow researchers to assess the device's performance in real-world scenarios.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a reliable tool for individuals to monitor their alcohol consumption, promoting safer drinking habits and reducing alcohol-related incidents.
How similar studies have gone: While wearable technology for health monitoring is a growing field, the specific application of near-infrared technology for blood alcohol content monitoring is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Vivonics, INC.
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Myers, Ryan — Vivonics, INC.
- Study coordinator: Myers, Ryan
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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.