Creating biodegradable fibers that help stop bleeding
Development of Degradable Fibers with Hemostatic Properties
This study is exploring new, safe materials that can help stop bleeding and heal wounds faster, using special fibers made from natural substances, and it's aimed at improving care for patients in medical settings.
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-10875582 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new materials that can quickly control bleeding and promote wound healing. By using a technique called electrospinning, the team will create fibers from biodegradable substances like collagen and chitosan. These fibers are designed to be lightweight, affordable, and safe for the body, making them ideal for use in medical settings. The project aims to understand how these new materials interact with cells and how effective they are in stopping bleeding in both laboratory and animal tests.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who experience severe bleeding or require advanced wound care treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with non-healing wounds that do not involve bleeding may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative wound dressings that effectively stop bleeding and promote healing without the need for surgical removal.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using biodegradable materials for wound healing, but this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.
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.