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SmoothRelief
- Program: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Course: EN.540.314 ChemBE Product Design
- Year: 2025
Project Description:
Chronic pain affects between 25% to 50% of community-dwelling elders, and up to 80% of those in institutional care. The consequences go beyond discomfort—it affects mobility and mental health and often leads to social isolation, cognitive decline, and significantly higher healthcare costs. Our SmoothRelief patch aims to be more than just a new delivery route. It’s also specifically engineered for sensitive skin. Elderly populations often experience dry or fragile skin and can be prone to bed sores and irritation. We’ve infused the adhesive with aloe and glycerin to soothe and protect, and we’ve designed the material to be gentle on delicate skin, solving a common problem with traditional adhesive patches. We have also added permeation enhancers that allow for high acetaminophen delivery for effective pain relief. Acetaminophen will be released in a steady, controlled profile for 24 hours, allowing users to be pain-free for an entire day.
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Packaging of the SmoothRelief Patch