LILY: A Breakthrough Technology to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

LILY is a portable device that prevents chemotherapy-induced hair loss by using localized microvasculature compression therapy to inhibit drug delivery to hair follicles.

Subsidie
€ 2.499.999
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is hair loss associated with chemotherapy treatment for cancer. LILY is a portable, comfortable, and effective CIA prevention device that uses localized microvasculature compression therapy (LMCT) to prevent CIA.

Mechanism of Action

The LILY device uses this unique LMCT technique to reduce perfusion at the scalp and prevent the destructive action of chemotherapy on hair follicles.

By applying a consistent low-level pressure (between 35 and 60 mmHg) to the local micro blood vessels, which could deliver chemotherapy drugs to fast-dividing hair follicles, the vessels are temporarily compressed, inhibiting drug delivery.

Device Design

The device comprises a proprietary pneumatic bladder network design and soft robotics system with the ability to non-invasively induce vasoconstriction in superficial vessels of the scalp to mechanically control tissue perfusion.

Additionally, it features an electronic control system for both patient management of the system and real-time feedback into the treatment protocol.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.499.999
Totale projectbegroting€ 4.107.666

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-10-2023
Einddatum30-9-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • LUMINATE MEDICAL LIMITEDpenvoerder

Land(en)

Ireland

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