A new endotracheal tube with optical sensors to improve intubation safety
Official title: Optical sensor-enabled endotracheal tube to reduce esophageal intubation and unintended extubation
Funded at Endolynx INC · NIH-11006824 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of breathing tube that has special sensors to help doctors place it correctly and keep an eye on it during procedures, making it safer for patients who need help breathing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Endolynx INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jersey City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $506,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL176267-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006824 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring intubation for respiratory support in various medical settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require intubation or those with contraindications for ETT placement may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative endotracheal tube (ETT) equipped with optical sensors to enhance the safety of intubation procedures. The optical sensor-enabled ETT aims to ensure proper placement and continuous monitoring, significantly reducing the risks of esophageal intubation and unintended extubation. By providing real-time anatomical imaging and positional tracking, this device seeks to improve patient outcomes during respiratory support. The approach minimizes workflow disruptions and is designed to be compatible with existing medical equipment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer intubation practices, reducing patient injuries and healthcare costs associated with improper tube placement.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced monitoring technologies for intubation, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant improvements in patient safety.
Where this research is happening
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Endolynx INC
Jersey City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jachimowicz, Felek — Endolynx INC
- Study coordinator: Jachimowicz, Felek
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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.