Creating a community for open-source implantable devices
Cleveland Open Source Modular Implant Innovators Community (COSMIIC)
This study is exploring new, flexible implantable devices that can work together to help monitor and improve your health, making treatments more personalized just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918150 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Cleveland Open Source Modular Implant Innovators Community (COSMIIC) aims to develop a network of modular implantable devices that can be used in early human research. This initiative focuses on creating a system that allows these devices to communicate and work together to monitor and stimulate various bodily functions. Patients may benefit from the technology as it is designed to be adaptable and can be tailored to individual needs, potentially improving treatment outcomes. The project leverages existing technology and regulatory knowledge to ensure a robust and safe implementation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals who may benefit from advanced implantable devices for monitoring or treatment of neurological or cardiovascular conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not require implantable devices or those who are not candidates for such interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative implantable devices that enhance patient monitoring and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in the field of modular and open-source medical devices has shown promise, indicating that this approach could be viable and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kilgore, Kevin L. — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Kilgore, Kevin L.
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.