New injectable medical devices for better disease management
Minimally Invasive and Versatile Next-Generation Implantable Medical Devices: A Leap Towards Precision Therapies and Medicine
This study is working on new tiny medical devices that can be injected into the body without surgery, making them safer and easier to use for people with nerve-related conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909550 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing next-generation implantable medical devices (IMDs) that are minimally invasive and versatile. The project aims to create wireless, battery-free microchips that can be injected anywhere in the body, allowing for better interfacing with nerve cells and reducing the risks associated with traditional devices. By utilizing innovative techniques such as energy harvesting and advanced microfabrication, these devices will be designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing tissue damage during placement. The research will involve collaboration with medical professionals to ensure the devices meet clinical needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with conditions that could benefit from advanced implantable devices, particularly those affecting the nervous system.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not require implantable devices or those who are not candidates for surgical interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and less invasive treatments for a variety of diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in developing advanced implantable devices, but this approach is particularly novel due to its focus on wireless, injectable technology.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khalifa, Adam — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Khalifa, Adam
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.