Designing better medical devices to prevent failures and complications
Medical Device Design and Innovation; Orthopaedic Implant Failure Analysis and Redesign
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11032809
This study is all about helping biomedical engineering students learn how to create safer medical devices by working closely with doctors to understand and fix problems that can happen with these devices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11032809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on training biomedical engineering students to innovate and design medical devices that minimize errors and failures. Through a summer clinical immersion program, students will work alongside physicians to identify and analyze the causes of medical device complications. They will gain hands-on experience in assessing risks and developing solutions to enhance device safety. The program includes both practical rotations and structured coursework to equip students with the necessary skills for responsible device design.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have experienced complications or failures related to medical devices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use medical devices or have no history of device-related complications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of safer and more effective medical devices, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in medical device design and safety has shown promise in reducing complications and improving patient care, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WIZNIA, DANIEL — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WIZNIA, DANIEL
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.