Wearable patch for monitoring opioid medication levels
Official title: Wearable Continuous Drug Monitoring Device for Personal Medications in Opioid Use Disorders (CDM-MOUD)
Funded at Labsys, LLC · NIH-10984292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a comfortable patch that can help people with opioid use disorders by keeping track of their medication levels in real-time, so they can get better support for their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Labsys, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $294,474 |
| NIH project number | 1R43DA061397-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorders who require medication management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not using opioids or those with other unrelated medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a wearable patch that continuously monitors medication levels for individuals with opioid use disorders. The patch uses a painless microneedle to sample interstitial fluid, providing real-time insights into drug concentrations that reflect blood levels. By integrating advanced electrochemical sensor technology, the device will wirelessly transmit data, allowing for better management of treatment protocols. The project will involve creating a prototype and engaging with potential users to ensure the device meets their needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of opioid use disorders through personalized medication monitoring.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in wearable health monitoring have shown promise, indicating potential success for this novel device.
Where this research is happening
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Labsys, LLC
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Yue — Labsys, LLC
- Study coordinator: Huang, Yue
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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.