Advanced Imaging for Skin Graft Procedures
Dynamic OCE with acoustic micro-tapping for in vivo monitoring of skin graft surgeries
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11066528
This project aims to create a new, gentle imaging tool to help doctors better understand and monitor skin grafts during and after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11066528 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on developing a non-contact, non-invasive imaging tool called Optical Coherence Elastography (OCE) that uses acoustic micro-tapping. This tool will create detailed 3D maps of skin's elasticity, which is important because complications with skin grafts often relate to how elastic the skin is. By precisely measuring these properties, doctors hope to improve the success of skin grafts, especially for procedures on visible areas like the face or neck. This new method could lead to better outcomes for patients undergoing various types of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries. The technology aims to provide real-time, sub-millimeter resolution mapping of skin elasticity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients undergoing full-thickness skin graft procedures for plastic surgery, burn surgery, oncologic surgery, or dermatology could potentially benefit from this technology.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing skin graft procedures or those with conditions unrelated to skin elasticity measurements would not directly benefit from this specific tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could lead to fewer complications, better healing, and improved cosmetic results for patients receiving skin grafts.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel, as there are currently no clinical tools that can quantitatively map skin's elasticity and anisotropy in living tissue.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PELIVANOV, IVAN — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: PELIVANOV, IVAN
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.