Advanced Brain Imaging for Neurological Conditions
Development of the Human Dynamic Neurochemical Connectome Scanner
['FUNDING_U01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10912511
This project is creating a new, highly detailed brain scanner to help us better understand and track brain diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10912511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project is building a new type of brain scanner that combines two powerful imaging techniques, PET and MRI, into one advanced device. This new scanner aims to capture much clearer and faster images of the brain, allowing us to see tiny details and rapid changes in brain chemistry. By tracking how brain signals and chemicals move in real-time, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of various brain conditions. This technology could help doctors and researchers see what's happening in the brain with unprecedented detail.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with central nervous system diseases who might benefit from highly detailed brain imaging could be candidates for future studies using this technology.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have central nervous system diseases or those who cannot undergo MRI or PET scans would not directly benefit from this specific imaging technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this advanced scanner could lead to earlier and more precise diagnoses, and help develop better treatments for brain disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While earlier versions of combined PET/MR scanners have shown promise, this project aims to significantly advance the technology for much greater detail and speed.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CATANA, CIPRIAN — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: CATANA, CIPRIAN
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.
Conditions: CNS Diseases, CNS disorder, Central Nervous System Diseases