Developing a personal device to protect healthcare workers from infectious diseases.
Protecting Healthcare Workers Using a Patient-Worn Negative Pressure System to Prevent the Spread of Highly Transmissible Infectious Diseases
This study is testing a new device called the AerosolVE™ BioHelmet, which helps keep healthcare workers and patients safe from spreading infections by isolating patients with respiratory issues while still allowing them to receive oxygen therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inspire Rx LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10921441 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a personal negative pressure device called the AerosolVE™ BioHelmet, designed to protect healthcare workers and patients from highly transmissible infectious diseases. The BioHelmet isolates patients suffering from respiratory infections, preventing the spread of aerosolized pathogens while allowing for non-invasive oxygen therapies. This innovative solution addresses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the limited availability of negative pressure rooms. The device aims to provide a safe and scalable method for the initial treatment and transport of affected patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with highly transmissible respiratory infections who require breathing assistance.
Not a fit: Patients with non-respiratory infectious diseases or those not requiring breathing support may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission in healthcare settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of personal negative pressure devices is innovative, similar approaches have shown promise in controlling infection spread in healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- Inspire Rx LLC — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kota, Sridhar — Inspire Rx LLC
- Study coordinator: Kota, Sridhar
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.