A new surgical drape that uses a special adhesive for better wound healing
Official title: Surgical drape with a releasable acrylic adhesive for atraumatic negative pressure wound therapy
Funded at Global Biomedical Technologies, LLC · NIH-10920025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of surgical drape that uses a special adhesive to help wounds heal better and more comfortably, especially for people with chronic wounds or burns, by making it easier and less painful to change dressings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Global Biomedical Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Naples, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,216,704 |
| NIH project number | 1R44EB036280-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients with chronic wounds, acute open wounds, or those recovering from surgery who require negative pressure wound therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with wounds that do not require negative pressure therapy or those who are allergic to the materials used in the drape may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a surgical drape that utilizes a releasable acrylic adhesive for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). NPWT is a treatment method that helps manage various types of wounds, including chronic wounds and burns, by applying sub-atmospheric pressure to promote healing. The innovative drape aims to provide strong adherence to the wound while minimizing pain and skin injuries during dressing changes, which are common with traditional adhesives. By addressing the challenges of current NPWT dressings, this research seeks to improve patient comfort and healing outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pain and skin injuries for patients undergoing wound therapy, leading to faster healing.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving adhesive properties in wound dressings can enhance patient comfort and healing, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Global Biomedical Technologies, LLC
Naples, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosing, Howard — Global Biomedical Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Rosing, Howard
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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.