Award
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering 1R18EB037603-01
Implantable, Degradable Drug Delivery Devices for Non-Opioid Post-Surgical Pain Management
Recipient
University of Connecticut Storrs
Award Amount
$2,668,301.00
Ceiling
$2,668,301.00
Awarded
September 15, 2025
Identifier
1R18EB037603-01
Development of biodegradable implantable devices for localized, opioid-free post-surgical pain management with controlled drug release and plans for clinical trials.
Description
This project aims to develop a new class of biocompatible, biodegradable film devices that can be implanted during surgery to deliver local anesthetic directly to the surgical site for seven days, degrading when no longer needed. The device targets postoperative pain management without opioids, suitable for both adults and children.