Developing a flexible system to improve heart tissue engineering
Flexible bioelectronics platform converging capillary-like delivery network and sensing feedback network for improving cardiac tissue engineering
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST · NIH-10990630
This study is working on a new technology that helps grow heart tissues more effectively by mimicking how blood vessels work, which could lead to better treatments for heart disease in the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HADLEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10990630 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a flexible bioelectronic platform that mimics the natural capillary network of the heart to enhance the development of cardiac tissues. By integrating a delivery network for oxygen and nutrients with a sensing network for real-time feedback, the project aims to improve the maturation and functionality of heart tissues derived from stem cells. Patients may benefit from advancements in heart disease modeling and potential future treatments through improved tissue engineering techniques.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with cardiac diseases or conditions that could benefit from advanced tissue engineering solutions.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac related health issues or those who do not require tissue engineering interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for heart diseases by improving the development of cardiac tissues for transplantation and disease modeling.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using bioelectronic systems for tissue engineering, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
HADLEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST — HADLEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YAO, JUN — UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
- Study coordinator: YAO, JUN
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.
Conditions: Cardiac Diseases, Cardiac Disorders