Developing soft wireless devices to study heart failure
Soft wireless multimodal cardiac implantable devices for long-term investigating heart failure pathogenesis
This study is testing a new soft device that can be placed inside the body to wirelessly keep track of heart activity and help understand how heart failure affects the heart over time, all while allowing animals to move freely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10865017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a soft, fully implantable device that can wirelessly monitor and modulate heart activity. By using this innovative technology, researchers aim to observe and understand the chronic changes in heart function and metabolism that occur during heart failure. The device will be tested in live animals to gather detailed data on heart conditions without restricting movement, which is crucial for accurate results. This approach will help uncover the complex mechanisms behind heart failure and improve treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic heart failure or those at risk of developing heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with acute heart conditions or those who do not have heart failure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for heart failure patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in other areas of cardiac research, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- George Washington University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lu, Luyao — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Lu, Luyao
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.