A safer, faster tissue removal system for laparoscopic hysterectomy
Official title: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of a Safer and Faster Contained Tissue Extraction System for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Funded at Claria Medical, INC. · NIH-11314291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new containment and extraction system for removing large uteri during laparoscopic hysterectomy is being tested to see if it’s safer and faster than current methods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Claria Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mountain View, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,675,722 |
| NIH project number | 1R44HD121300-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11314291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults scheduled for hysterectomy who could benefit from minimally invasive tissue removal techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients undergoing non-laparoscopic approaches or those not eligible for contained extraction methods may not benefit.
What this research studies
If you need a hysterectomy, this study tests a new device designed to contain and remove tissue more quickly and safely during minimally invasive surgery. The project includes both lab testing of the device’s strength and leakage resistance and a multi-center clinical trial comparing it to the current standard. Researchers will look at whether the system stays intact, reduces procedure time, shortens hospital stays, and improves overall surgical workflow for surgeons. If successful, this work could lead to broader use of contained tissue removal in hysterectomies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the device proves safer and faster, patients could experience shorter surgeries, fewer complications, and quicker recoveries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts to improve tissue containment and extraction in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery show promise, but this project provides a more definitive, multi-center comparison.
Where this research is happening
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Claria Medical, INC.
Mountain View, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Francis, Daniel — Claria Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Francis, Daniel
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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.