Developing conductive patches to help repair heart damage after a heart attack
Official title: Elastic exosome-releasing conductive patches for heart repair
Funded at University of Texas Arlington · NIH-11167342 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new biodegradable heart patch designed to help your heart heal better after a heart attack by encouraging blood vessel growth and reducing scar tissue, which could lead to improved recovery and heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Arlington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $706,616 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL175960-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167342 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a myocardial infarction and are seeking innovative treatment options for heart repair.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a heart attack or have other unrelated cardiac conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a new type of biodegradable cardiac patch that can electrically integrate with heart tissue after a myocardial infarction (heart attack). The patch aims to restore heart function by promoting blood vessel growth and reducing scar tissue, which can hinder recovery. By using innovative conductive biomaterials, the project seeks to enhance the healing process and improve the overall health of the heart. Patients may benefit from this approach as it could lead to better outcomes compared to traditional non-conductive patches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve heart repair and recovery for patients who have suffered a heart attack.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise with conductive biomaterials in heart repair, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hong, Yi — University of Texas Arlington
- Study coordinator: Hong, Yi
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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.