Wearable device for real-time alcohol monitoring
Official title: Discreet Wearable device for Continuous Real-time Monitoring of Alcohol
Funded at Actiox LLC · NIH-11086083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-wear device that gently measures your alcohol levels through your skin, helping people keep track of their drinking in real-time, whether they're at home or in a clinic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Actiox LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Thousand Oaks, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $970,032 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AA030231-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11086083 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who consume alcohol regularly and may benefit from monitoring their intake, particularly those with alcohol use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or have no interest in monitoring their alcohol intake may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a discreet wearable device that continuously measures and records alcohol levels in real-time from interstitial fluid beneath the skin. By utilizing a biocompatible array of microneedles, the device offers a pain-free method for monitoring alcohol consumption without the need for external calibrations. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of existing alcohol monitoring devices, which often rely on sweat detection and can have significant lag times. The device is intended for use in various settings, including clinical environments and personal use, to promote responsible drinking and support individuals with alcohol use disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a reliable tool for individuals to monitor their alcohol consumption, potentially reducing the risks associated with excessive drinking.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing wearable monitoring technologies, but this specific approach utilizing microneedles for alcohol measurement is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Actiox LLC
Thousand Oaks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tehrani, Farshad — Actiox LLC
- Study coordinator: Tehrani, Farshad
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.