Using magnetic technology to access the heart through veins for large medical devices.
Official title: MagPAD: Magnetic Puncture, Access, and Delivery of Large Bore Devices to the Heart Via the Venous System
Funded at Magpad, LLC · NIH-10600737 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to safely deliver heart devices using magnets, which could help patients with smaller or damaged blood vessels get better treatment for heart issues like aortic valve replacement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Magpad, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rancho Palos Verdes, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $308,401 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HL167347-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10600737 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with aortic stenosis or other cardiovascular conditions who have small or diseased blood vessels that make traditional access methods unsafe.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cardiovascular conditions or those with healthy blood vessels may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new method called MagPAD, which utilizes magnetic technology to facilitate the delivery of large medical devices to the heart via the venous system. The approach aims to overcome limitations of traditional methods that can be unsafe for patients with small or diseased blood vessels. By using a transcaval access technique, the researchers hope to improve the safety and effectiveness of procedures like aortic valve replacement. The study will involve advanced imaging techniques to guide the procedure and ensure precision.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective heart procedures for patients who currently cannot undergo traditional methods.
How similar studies have gone: While transcaval access is a newer approach, preliminary studies have shown promise in improving outcomes compared to traditional methods, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Magpad, LLC
Rancho Palos Verdes, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doherty, Mark — Magpad, LLC
- Study coordinator: Doherty, Mark
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.