A new type of adhesive tape for wet tissues in surgery
Official title: Instant and reversible wet tissue adhesive tape
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11131692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of sticky tape designed to help doctors bond wet tissues during minimally invasive surgeries, making surgeries safer and more effective for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | March 20, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $625,168 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EB035790-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11131692 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing minimally invasive surgeries, such as laparoscopies for conditions like lung cancer, gallbladder removal, or other abdominal surgeries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing surgical procedures or those requiring open surgeries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative tissue adhesive that can effectively bond wet tissues during minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). The approach aims to create a tape that adheres quickly and can be repositioned, addressing the limitations of current adhesives that often fail in wet environments. By improving wound closure and tissue retraction, this adhesive could enhance surgical outcomes and reduce complications associated with traditional methods. The research will involve testing the adhesive's performance in various surgical scenarios, particularly in confined spaces.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective surgical procedures with reduced recovery times and complications for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in tissue adhesives, this specific approach targeting wet tissues in minimally invasive settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Yuhan — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lee, Yuhan
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.