New Adhesives for Internal Surgical Repairs
Biodegradable, Biocompatible Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
['FUNDING_R01'] · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · NIH-11091423
This project develops new, dissolvable surgical glues that can be used inside the body to help heal difficult wounds, especially after lung surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11091423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project creates new types of surgical glues that are safe to use inside the body and dissolve over time. These glues are designed to stick with just a little pressure and can be adjusted for different needs. The goal is to improve how doctors repair leaks in the lungs, which are often challenging to close and can lead to serious infections. By using these innovative materials, we hope to offer better ways to manage internal wounds and improve patient recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who might benefit are those undergoing thoracic surgery, particularly those with difficult-to-close leaks in the lungs or other internal wounds requiring adhesive repair.
Not a fit: Patients without internal wounds or those not requiring surgical adhesives would not directly benefit from this specific material development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to more effective and safer ways to seal internal wounds, reduce complications like infections, and improve recovery for patients undergoing complex surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: This project describes first-of-their-kind polymers for internal pressure-sensitive adhesives, suggesting a novel and largely untested approach for this specific application.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GRINSTAFF, MARK W. — BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS)
- Study coordinator: GRINSTAFF, MARK W.
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.
Conditions: Bacterial Infections