Instant, reversible tape that sticks to wet tissue
Instant and reversible wet tissue adhesive tape
A new instant, reversible tape that sticks to wet tissues to help surgeons control bleeding and seal wounds during minimally invasive operations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11306682 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project is creating a tape-like adhesive that can quickly stick to wet organs and tissues inside the body and be removed or repositioned without damage. The team will design the adhesive, test its strength and safety in the lab, and perform preclinical tests that mimic laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries. The goal is a product small and easy to deliver through minimally invasive tools to stop bleeding, hold tissue, or close small wounds. If successful, it would be moved toward human surgical testing at clinical sites.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients scheduled for minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopy, endoscopic GI procedures, gynecologic or urologic surgeries) who may face bleeding or need tissue retraction could be candidates.
Not a fit: People not having surgery, those treated only with open surgery where current tools already suffice, or patients with known allergies to adhesive components may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could make minimally invasive surgeries safer by stopping bleeding faster, reducing tissue damage, and lowering the need for extra procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Existing products like fibrin sealants and cyanoacrylates work in some settings but are not repositionable and have safety or performance limits, so this reversible wet-tissue tape is a novel approach not yet proven in humans.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Yuhan — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lee, Yuhan
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.