A new device to seal tissue holes after biopsies
Biopsy Tract Sealing Device with Magnetic Resonance and X-Ray Image Contrast
This study is testing a new device that helps close up the small holes left in your body after a biopsy, making it safer and easier for doctors to check on your health later on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Engineering Experiment Station NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Station, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10771107 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Biopsy Tract Sealing Device designed to fill the voids left in tissue after a biopsy, which is essential for cancer diagnosis. The device is made from shape memory foam and a gel that expands to seal the hole, preventing complications such as bleeding or air leakage. It is also visible under MRI and X-ray imaging, allowing doctors to monitor the biopsy site for any disease progression during follow-up visits. The research involves extensive pre-clinical testing to ensure the device is safe and effective before seeking FDA approval.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing biopsies for suspected cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing biopsy procedures or those with conditions that do not require tissue sampling may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and effectiveness of biopsy procedures, potentially leading to better cancer detection and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using a sealing device for biopsy sites is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in other medical applications, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
College Station, United States
- Texas Engineering Experiment Station — College Station, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maitland, Duncan J — Texas Engineering Experiment Station
- Study coordinator: Maitland, Duncan J
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.