Developing advanced devices for heart rhythm treatment using light
Official title: Multi-site photostimulation devices using porosity-based semiconductor heterojunctions for cardiac resynchronization therapy
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10945066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new light-based devices that could help people with heart rhythm problems by offering a gentler and more precise treatment option than traditional pacemakers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $606,609 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EB036091-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10945066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who suffer from cardiac rhythm anomalies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiac related health issues or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative devices that use light to help regulate heart rhythms in patients with cardiac issues. The team is developing minimally invasive tools that can stimulate heart tissue optically, which may provide a new way to treat heart rhythm disorders without the need for traditional pacemakers. By utilizing advanced semiconductor technology, the researchers aim to improve the effectiveness and safety of cardiac pacing. Patients may benefit from these new devices that could offer more precise and less invasive treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatments for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using light-based techniques for cardiac modulation, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tian, Bozhi — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Tian, Bozhi
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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.