MONOTECT
Developing rapid blood levodopa sensing for personalised Parkinson's care.
Investigational device. Under development and not approved for clinical use in any jurisdiction.
A single drop of blood from a fingertip, on a small disposable strip, in about the time it takes to check a blood sugar reading.
01 · What it is
What it is
It is a finger-prick sensor being developed to help monitor levodopa levels in Parkinson's patients, with the goal of supporting more informed dosing decisions and a better quality of life. It integrates non-enzymatic electrochemical sensing technology with innovative functional materials and intelligent data analytics, and is engineered to deliver rapid measurements in support of personalized disease management. Analytical performance is under evaluation.
Once validated, it is intended to assist clinicians in monitoring disease progression, evaluating therapeutic response and optimizing treatment strategies through timely and actionable insights. It is portable and user-friendly, designed for point-of-care and remote healthcare applications with the aim of reducing the need for frequent hospital visits and improving patient convenience and quality of life.
The goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with real-time information for informed clinical decision making and care.
02 · Signal chain
From a drop of blood to a number a clinician can act on.
Screen- and inkjet-printed three-electrode strips on flexible substrates.
03 · Datasheet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analyte | Levodopa (L-DOPA) |
| Sample | blood · finger-prick |
| Method | Electrochemical |
| Reported limit of detection | 10 nM MDS 2025 |
| Sample volume | To be confirmed in validation |
| Time to result | To be confirmed in validation |
| Operating range | To be confirmed in validation |
04 · Who it serves
Who it serves
For the patient
Fewer hospital visits, and an answer at home: is the medicine still in my blood, or has it worn off? A finger-prick and a phone: equipment no more intimidating than a glucometer.
For the clinician
Objective pharmacokinetic data where today there is only a diary and a brief in-clinic observation. Intended to inform dose titration with measured concentration and its trend over the day.
For the health system
A low cost consumable on strip without cold chain.
Information for you and your neurologist. Never change your medication without consulting your doctor.