Wearable sensors that detect body odors to identify diseases
High performance wearable body odor sensor arrays for disease detection and monitoring
This study is testing a new wearable device that can sniff out body odors to help spot and keep track of over 20 different diseases, making it easier for people to get health information right in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11100008 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable device that can analyze body odors to detect and monitor over 20 different diseases. By integrating advanced micro-gas chromatography with a graphene-based electronic nose, the device aims to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information. The technology will allow for the separation and identification of skin-emitted vapors, making it easier to recognize specific patterns associated with various health conditions. This innovative approach seeks to make disease detection more accessible and efficient for patients in everyday settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing symptoms related to the targeted diseases or those at risk for these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with diseases that do not have identifiable odors or those who are not experiencing any symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a non-invasive method for early disease detection and monitoring, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using electronic nose technologies for disease detection, but this specific approach with wearable micro-GC is novel.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fan, Xudong — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Fan, Xudong
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.