Wearable patch that continuously monitors glucose, ketones, and sodium
A Sensor Patch for Continuous Monitoring of Sodium, Glucose, and Ketones Concurrently and in Real-Time
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · ACTIOX LLC · NIH-11184456
A tiny microneedle patch paired with a smartphone app that continuously measures glucose, ketones, and sodium to help people manage metabolism, nutrition, and hydration.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ACTIOX LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (THOUSAND OAKS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11184456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would wear a small, minimally invasive microneedle patch that samples fluid under the skin to track glucose, ketones, and sodium in real time. The device combines potentiometric and amperometric sensors on a printed circuit board to measure multiple biomarkers at once and sends data securely to a mobile app. In this phase the team is refining accuracy, improving usability, validating data fidelity, and scaling semi-automated microneedle manufacturing. The mobile app will use analytics to translate readings into personalized nutrition, hydration, and metabolic guidance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with diabetes or other metabolic conditions, people following ketogenic diets, athletes monitoring hydration and energy, or anyone seeking detailed real-time metabolic and nutrition data.
Not a fit: People without metabolic or hydration concerns, those with skin conditions or bleeding disorders that prevent microneedle use, or individuals without access to a compatible smartphone may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide real-time feedback on blood sugar, hydration, and ketosis to better tailor diet, diabetes care, and athletic or clinical hydration plans.
How similar studies have performed: Continuous glucose monitoring is well established, but continuous microneedle-based sensing for ketones and sodium is novel and not yet proven in large human studies.
Where this research is happening
THOUSAND OAKS, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Disease