Smart cannula tip for better heart pump control
Cannula Tip with Integrated Volume and Pressor Sensors for Rotary Blood Pump Control
This study is working on a new smart device for people with severe heart failure that helps their heart pump better by automatically adjusting to their needs, making it easier for them to be active and enjoy life more.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10613480 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the control of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) used in patients with severe heart failure. The project aims to develop a smart cannula tip that integrates sensors to measure pressure and volume in the left ventricle, allowing the pump to adjust its speed based on the patient's physiological needs. This approach seeks to enhance the exercise capacity and overall quality of life for patients by providing more responsive and adaptive support from the device. By creating a control algorithm that reacts to real-time data, the research hopes to address current limitations in LVAD technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with end-stage heart failure who are currently using or are candidates for left ventricular assist devices.
Not a fit: Patients with mild heart failure or those who do not require mechanical support may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and exercise capacity for patients with heart failure using LVADs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing responsive control systems for LVADs, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements in patient care.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cysyk, Joshua P — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cysyk, Joshua P
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.