The patch delivers drugs through ultrasonic waves.

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a novel way of delivering medication through the skin without causing any pain. This technology could revolutionize the way medicines are administered to patients, especially those who require injections.

The ultrasonic patch, as it is called, uses high-frequency sound waves to open up microscopic channels in the skin through which the medication can be delivered. According to the researchers, this method is much less painful than traditional injections, and it could be used to administer a wide range of drugs, including vaccines and insulin.

The team, led by Professor Giovanni Traverso and Dr. Carl Schoellhammer, tested the patch on pigs and found that it was able to deliver insulin into their bloodstream effectively. In addition, the researchers say that the patch can be easily customized to deliver different dosages of medication.

“This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we deliver drugs to patients,” said Dr. Schoellhammer. “The ultrasonic patch is painless, easy to use, and highly effective. We believe that it could be used to deliver a wide range of medications, from vaccines to chemotherapy drugs.”

Professor Traverso added, “The ultrasonic patch has several advantages over traditional methods of drug delivery. It is painless, non-invasive, and can be used to deliver drugs to patients of all ages. We believe that it could be a game-changer in the field of medicine.”

The researchers are now working on developing a commercial version of the ultrasonic patch, which they hope will be available for use within the next few years.

“We are excited about the potential of this technology to improve the lives of patients around the world,” said Professor Traverso. “We believe that it could have a significant impact on the way drugs are administered, and we look forward to seeing it being used in hospitals and clinics in the near future.”

By The Impactlab