A new scoring system to evaluate lung transplant candidates
An Automated Frailty Scoring System for Lung Transplantation Based on Bio-Geo-Composition
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors better understand how fit someone is for a lung transplant by looking at their chest scans, which could lead to better outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an automated scoring system called the Pittsburgh Transplant Fitness Score (PTFS) to assess the fitness of candidates for lung transplantation. By analyzing pre-transplant chest CT scans, the study will evaluate biological and geometric factors that may influence transplant outcomes. The approach utilizes advanced algorithms to quantify these factors, which could lead to better patient selection and improved survival rates after lung transplants. The goal is to enhance the understanding of how individual characteristics impact the success of lung transplants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from end-stage lung diseases who are being considered for lung transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not candidates for lung transplantation or those with conditions unrelated to lung health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved outcomes and survival rates for lung transplant patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using automated scoring systems for patient selection in organ transplantation, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pu, Jiantao — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Pu, Jiantao
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.