Improving wound healing for patients with chronic conditions
Project 1 - Balog
This study is looking at new ways to help people heal better from wounds, especially those who might struggle with healing due to age, diabetes, or being overweight, by using special techniques like stem cells and growth factors to boost the body's natural healing process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New England NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Biddeford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005027 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing wound healing processes, particularly for individuals at risk of chronic wounds due to factors like aging, diabetes, and obesity. It aims to explore regenerative medicine techniques, including the use of stem cells and growth factors, to promote natural healing and tissue regeneration. The study will investigate how to effectively modulate inflammation and blood vessel formation, which are critical for successful wound repair. By addressing the underlying causes of impaired healing, the research seeks to develop more effective therapies for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults and individuals with diabetes or obesity who are experiencing slow or non-healing wounds.
Not a fit: Patients with acute wounds that heal normally or those without risk factors for chronic wounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healing outcomes and reduced complications for patients with chronic wounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using regenerative medicine approaches for wound healing, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Biddeford, United States
- University of New England — Biddeford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balog, Eva Rose Murdock — University of New England
- Study coordinator: Balog, Eva Rose Murdock
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.