Award
NIH Reporter #2R44HL152912-04
SonoHeal: Smart Resonating Closed-loop Airway Clearance Technology
Recipient
COGNITA LABS, LLC
Award Amount
$1,160,874.00
Ceiling
$1,160,874.00
Awarded
August 03, 2026
Identifier
2R44HL152912-04
Award for development of SonoHeal, a closed-loop airway clearance device using real-time feedback and machine learning to improve treatment for lung disease patients.
Description
Airway Clearance Therapy (ACT) is vital for patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB) and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to clear mucus, prevent infections, and reduce exacerbations. Current devices rely on non-adaptive mechanical vibrations, which are often ineffective and uncomfortable. SonoHeal introduces a novel closed-loop ACT device that uses real-time airway resistance feedback and machine learning to optimize therapy, reducing treatment time and improving adherence.