A minimally Invasive surgical platform aGainst paNcreatIc and biliary Tract cancErs using cold atmospheric PLASMA
This project aims to develop a novel cold atmospheric pressure plasma system for minimally invasive treatment of pancreatic and biliary tract cancers, integrating advanced modeling and in-vivo testing.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Cancer is one of the major causes of death in Europe. Pancreatic (PC) and biliary tract (BTC) cancer are rare gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas with an increasing incidence, particularly among the elderly and women in an ageing European population. The poor prognosis of these cancers poses major clinical challenges and a significant public health burden.
Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (CAP)
Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) has shown potential in regressing various cancer types in laboratory settings. Owing to its properties, CAP is a unique source of high concentrations of reactive radicals, electrons, ions, UV, etc., that may induce various effects in living tissue.
Selectivity of CAP
CAP has demonstrated selectivity in treating cancer cells with minimal effects on healthy ones. This selectivity renders plasma suitable for treating carcinomas in very sensitive areas or organs where there is an unmet need to minimize damage and side effects.
Delivery Mechanism
CAP can be delivered through dielectric tubes of variable length, making it ideal for minimally invasive and precise laparoscopic and endoscopic operations.
Current Market Gap
Despite the great promise and potential of this concept, there is currently no single laparoscopic or endoscopic medical platform in the market based on CAP to treat carcinomas.
Proposed Solution
This project proposes a novel solution using cutting-edge plasma technology, in-silico models, and a system-level approach.
Integration of Technologies
- Combine plasma with tumor multiscale simulations.
- Take input from pre-surgery diagnostics for in-silico model initialization.
- Determine the CAP operational window.
Demonstration and Future Steps
The developed technology will be demonstrated through in-vivo experiments. Additionally, the foundations for clinical trials and market introduction for CAP-based care of PC/BTCs will be laid out in this project.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
Subsidiebedrag | € 2.792.500 |
Totale projectbegroting | € 2.792.500 |
Tijdlijn
Startdatum | 1-4-2024 |
Einddatum | 31-3-2028 |
Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUSpenvoerder
- SORBONNE UNIVERSITE
- PANEPISTIMIO PATRON
- OGKOLOGIKO KENTRO TRAPEZAS KYPROU
- SYNNOUS LIMITED
Land(en)
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