Applying the concept of mechanotransduction to the small intestine in animal models, researchers have had success in regenerating tissue. They reported that they expect to soon begin human trials to treat patients with short bowel syndrome using their tissue regeneration device, called the Eclipse XL1.
“The basic concept is similar to distraction osteogenesis, which orthopedic surgeons have used for years, applying distraction force to broken bone that will grow up to a millimeter a