Creating custom masks and nasal prongs to improve breathing support for young children
Official title: Additive Manufacturing of Patient-Specific Masks and Nasal Prongs to Improve Pediatric Ventilation Outcomes and Reduce Pressure Sores
Funded at Actuated Medical, INC. · NIH-10571860 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making special masks and nasal prongs that fit kids aged 1 month to 9 years better, so they can breathe easier and more comfortably while getting the help they need for their breathing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Actuated Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bellefonte, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $620,864 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD105552-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10571860 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients aged 1 month to 9 years who require non-invasive ventilation support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 1 month to 9 years or those who do not require non-invasive ventilation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing better-fitting masks and nasal prongs specifically designed for young pediatric patients aged 1 month to 9 years who require non-invasive ventilation (NIV). The project aims to enhance the comfort and effectiveness of NIV by using additive manufacturing techniques to create personalized interfaces that fit each child's unique facial structure. By improving the fit of these devices, the research seeks to reduce complications such as skin damage and pressure sores, ultimately leading to better ventilation outcomes. The collaboration involves leading children's hospitals to ensure that the devices meet clinical needs and safety standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the comfort and effectiveness of breathing support for young children, reducing complications and enhancing their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there are existing methods for neonatal patients, this research is novel as it specifically targets the pediatric population with tailored solutions that have not been previously developed.
Where this research is happening
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Actuated Medical, INC.
Bellefonte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bagwell, Roger Brooks — Actuated Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Bagwell, Roger Brooks
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.