A new type of endoscope for 360-degree imaging without rotation
Official title: Non-rotating nano-optic endoscope for 360 degree in vivo imaging
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10986852 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of endoscope that can take complete 360-degree pictures of organs without needing to turn, making it faster and easier for doctors to get detailed images during exams, which could help patients get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $647,900 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EB034798-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986852 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients requiring endoscopic imaging of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require endoscopic imaging or have conditions that do not involve luminal organs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel optical endoscope that can capture 360-degree images of luminal organs without the need for mechanical rotation. Traditional endoscopes require rotation to obtain complete images, which can slow down the imaging process and complicate integration with advanced imaging techniques. By eliminating the need for rotation, this new endoscope aims to enhance the speed and quality of imaging in critical areas such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems. Patients may benefit from more efficient and comprehensive imaging during diagnostic procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate imaging for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
How similar studies have gone: While traditional endoscopic imaging has been widely used, this approach of a non-rotating endoscope is novel and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, David C — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Adams, David C
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.