A new sterile drapery system for radiological scanners
Official title: Saf-T-Drape: Sterile Drapery Shielding for Radiological Scanners
Funded at Imggyd LLC · NIH-10918010 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of sterile drape called Saf-T-Drape to make MRI, CT, and PET scans safer and more reliable, helping to reduce the risk of infections and improve the overall experience for patients during these procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Imggyd LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Middleton, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,545 |
| NIH project number | 1R43EB034623-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918010 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing image-guided surgeries or diagnostic imaging procedures in hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing any imaging procedures or surgeries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the Saf-T-Drape, a new sterile drapery system designed for use with MRI, CT, and PET scanners. The goal is to improve the installation and reliability of drapery solutions, which are currently inconvenient and can lead to complications during image-guided procedures. By enhancing the sterility of the environment, this project aims to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and improve the efficiency of diagnostic radiology. The research will assess the effectiveness of this new drapery in minimizing infection risks and facilitating safer surgical procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections during imaging procedures, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of improving drapery for radiological scanners is innovative, similar efforts to enhance sterility in medical environments have shown promise in reducing infection rates.
Where this research is happening
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Imggyd LLC
Middleton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oakes, Terrence R — Imggyd LLC
- Study coordinator: Oakes, Terrence R
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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.