Biodegradable fibers that help stop bleeding
Development of Degradable Fibers with Hemostatic Properties
A new affordable, biodegradable fiber dressing designed to quickly stop bleeding and help wounds heal for people with traumatic or surgical bleeding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ouachita Baptist University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arkadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11171600 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From my perspective, the researchers will make synthetic fibers that mimic collagen and spin them into lightweight mats using an electrospinning process. They will test these mats with cells in the lab and in animal wound models to see how well they stop bleeding, support tissue repair, and break down over time. The team will compare the new polyester-based collagen mimic to other scaffold materials to find the best composition and degradability. If the lab and animal results are promising, this work could lead to later testing in people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with external bleeding from cuts, traumatic injuries, or surgical sites who need rapid bleeding control and a dressing that supports healing could be ideal candidates for future trials.
Not a fit: Patients with internal bleeding, bleeding caused primarily by severe clotting disorders, or those requiring permanent implanted devices may not benefit from this dressing approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide fast, effective, and affordable wound dressings that biodegrade and promote healing without needing surgical removal.
How similar studies have performed: Related electrospun natural and synthetic fiber dressings (like collagen, chitosan, and PCL mats) have shown promise in lab and animal work, but incorporating a polyester-based collagen mimic is a relatively new approach.
Where this research is happening
Arkadelphia, United States
- Ouachita Baptist University — Arkadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamilton, Sharon K — Ouachita Baptist University
- Study coordinator: Hamilton, Sharon K
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.