Developing advanced cardiac patches for better heart monitoring.

Multifunctional Porous Soft Materials for User-Friendly Skin-Interfaced Bimodal Cardiac Patches with Long-Term Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Property

NIH-funded research University of Missouri-Columbia · NIH-11105827

This study is working on new heart patches that can comfortably stick to your skin and keep track of your heart's electrical signals and movements, helping to catch any heart issues early on, so you can feel better and stay healthy.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Missouri-Columbia NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Columbia, United States)
Project IDNIH-11105827 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating innovative skin-interfaced cardiac patches that can continuously monitor heart electrical activities and mechanics. By utilizing advanced materials, the patches will be designed to record both electrocardiograms (ECG) and seismocardiograms (SCG), providing comprehensive data for early diagnosis of heart diseases. The project aims to enhance user-friendliness and long-term biocompatibility of these patches, making them more comfortable and effective for patients. The approach involves developing multifunctional porous materials that are breathable and antimicrobial, ensuring they can be worn for extended periods without discomfort.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with existing heart conditions or those at risk of developing cardiac diseases who require continuous monitoring.

Not a fit: Patients without any heart conditions or those who do not require ongoing cardiac monitoring may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and comfortable heart monitoring solutions, improving early detection and management of cardiac conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing wearable cardiac monitoring devices, indicating potential for success with this innovative approach.

Where this research is happening

Columbia, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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