A new device to improve endoscopic procedures for removing large polyps
Official title: Active Disposable Cap for Endoscope Tip Stabilization and Complete Visualization and Dissection of Serrated Sessile Polyps
Funded at Actuated Medical, INC. · NIH-10922840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device called GripTract that helps doctors remove large and tricky polyps from the gut more easily and safely, aiming to make the procedure quicker and better for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Actuated Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bellefonte, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $804,004 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DK117813-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults undergoing endoscopic procedures for the removal of large or complex polyps in the gastrointestinal tract.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with small polyps or those not requiring endoscopic intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative device called GripTract, designed to enhance endoscopic procedures for the removal of large and complex polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. The device features a press-cap with integrated fingers that allow clinicians to manipulate tissue effectively without obstructing the endoscope's working channel. Clinical trials will be conducted at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Cleveland Clinic to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing procedure time and complications. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by enabling safer and more efficient polypectomies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risks associated with polyp removal and improve recovery times for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar endoscopic techniques, indicating a potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Actuated Medical, INC.
Bellefonte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mulvihill, Maureen L. — Actuated Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mulvihill, Maureen L.
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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.