Developing a new alternative to fat transfer for repairing soft tissue
Official title: An off the shelf alternative to fat transfer for soft tissue repair
Funded at Insoma Bio, INC. · NIH-10915818 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use solution for repairing soft tissue that could help people needing reconstruction in places like the face, breasts, or arms, without the need for invasive fat grafting procedures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Insoma Bio, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $293,983 |
| NIH project number | 1R43GM153037-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915818 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals requiring soft tissue reconstruction, particularly in craniofacial, breast, or extremity areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require soft tissue repair or those with conditions that contraindicate the use of allografts may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create an off-the-shelf solution for soft tissue repair that eliminates the need for fat grafting, a procedure that involves liposuction and can be invasive. The project will combine a tissue repair matrix with an established adipose allograft material to provide a minimally invasive option for patients needing reconstruction in areas such as the face, breasts, and extremities. By evaluating this combination, the research seeks to offer a product that can be used in an office setting without the complexities of harvesting and processing tissue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a safer, less invasive option for soft tissue repair that avoids the complications associated with fat grafting.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results with similar approaches to soft tissue repair, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Insoma Bio, INC.
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Stefan — Insoma Bio, INC.
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Stefan
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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.