Developing advanced robotic catheters for brain surgery
3D-Nanoprinted Soft Robotic Microcatheters with Integrated Microfluidic Circuitry for Cerebrovascular Surgery
This study is testing new tiny robotic catheters that are designed to make treating brain aneurysms easier and safer for patients by helping doctors navigate the blood vessels in the brain more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091594 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative 3D-nanoprinted soft robotic microcatheters designed to improve the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. By integrating microfluidic circuitry, these catheters aim to enhance maneuverability and control during minimally invasive neurosurgery. The approach utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and machine learning to design catheters that can navigate complex brain vasculature more effectively, potentially reducing procedural times and complications. Patients undergoing endovascular neurointerventions for aneurysm treatment may benefit from this technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with unruptured cerebral aneurysms who require endovascular treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with ruptured aneurysms or those who are not candidates for endovascular procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatments for patients with cerebral aneurysms.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced manufacturing techniques for medical devices, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sochol, Ryan Daniel — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Sochol, Ryan Daniel
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.