A new robotic system to improve heart rhythm treatments
Official title: An Improved Robotic Electrophysiology Platform for Arrhythmia Ablation
Funded at Unandup, LLC · NIH-10897294 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new robotic system to make heart procedures for irregular rhythms safer and more effective, helping patients get better results with less risk during treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Unandup, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $476,329 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HL147745-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897294 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with arrhythmias, particularly those who have not responded well to traditional treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with arrhythmias who are not candidates for ablation procedures or those who have already undergone successful treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an advanced robotic electrophysiology platform aimed at enhancing the precision of arrhythmia ablation procedures. By addressing the limitations of current manual catheter techniques, the project seeks to improve catheter control and reduce the risk of complications during treatment. The approach involves innovative technology that could allow for more effective destruction of tissue causing irregular heart signals, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. Patients undergoing treatment for arrhythmias may benefit from this improved technology, which aims to make procedures safer and more effective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatments for patients with arrhythmias, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While robotic systems for catheter manipulation have been explored, this specific approach aims to overcome previous limitations, making it a novel endeavor in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Unandup, LLC
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Creighton, Francis Milton — Unandup, LLC
- Study coordinator: Creighton, Francis Milton
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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.