A new scaffold to help heal severe skin injuries
An Advanced Dermal Regeneration Scaffold for Reconstructive Surgery
This study is testing a new skin treatment called DermiSphere™ to help people with serious skin injuries heal faster and more comfortably, without needing to use their own skin.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fesariustherapeutics, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899570 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative dermal replacement scaffold called DermiSphere™ to enhance the healing process for patients with full thickness skin loss. The current treatment methods often involve using the patient's own skin, which can be limited and painful. DermiSphere™ aims to promote faster cellular infiltration and blood vessel formation, leading to quicker and more effective healing. By regenerating the dermis in less than a week, this approach could significantly improve recovery times and outcomes for patients with severe skin injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from full thickness skin loss due to burns or other severe injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with superficial skin injuries or those who do not have full thickness skin loss may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a faster and more effective healing option for severe skin injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing dermal scaffolds, but DermiSphere™ represents a novel approach with the potential for significant advancements in healing times.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Fesariustherapeutics, INC. — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sapir Lekhovitser, Yulia — Fesariustherapeutics, INC.
- Study coordinator: Sapir Lekhovitser, Yulia
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.