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SmarTex Compression Therapies
Smart textiles for medical compression therapy
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Challenge
Chronic conditions such as lymphoedema and venous insufficiency affect approximately 6 million Australians and require long-term compression therapy. Compression stockings are difficult to wear and lack adjustability, while pneumatic devices are bulky, expensive and restrict mobility. These limitations reduce patient adherence, compromise treatment outcomes and put pressure on healthcare systems.
Solution
SmarTex develops smart, wearable sleeves that deliver active compression therapy using patented hydraulic textile actuators. Controlled via a smartphone app, the device enables real-time, user-friendly pressure adjustment to improve adherence and outcomes.
The team combines expertise in biomedical engineering, soft robotics and vascular surgery to design clinically informed, patient-centred solutions. SmarTex generates revenue through direct sales to clinics and individuals, with plans for reimbursement pathways and remote monitoring services.
Target customers / end-users
• hospitals, perioperative wards
• physiotherapy and lymphoedema clinics
• home-care providers.
Progress
• filed international patent( PCT) for core technology
• demonstrated compression motion with proof-of-concept prototype
• received positive feedback from early users on comfort and usability.
Spinout
Lab validated
TRL 4
Multidisciplinary team
Healthy Living
SmarTex Compression Therapies develops innovative, smartphone-controlled compression garments that deliver dynamic compression therapy, enhancing adherence and clinical outcomes. With patented technology and strong clinical validation, SmarTex targets a growing market of patients with chronic venous and lymphatic diseases, addressing the clear limitations of existing solutions.
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