Advanced MRI technology for studying mental health and obesity

3T GE SIGNA Premier XT MRI

NIH-funded research University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10852173

This study is looking to get a new, advanced MRI machine to help us better understand mental health issues and obesity, so we can learn how things like stress and our surroundings affect these conditions.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Colorado Denver NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10852173 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to acquire a state-of-the-art 3 Tesla MRI system to enhance the understanding of various mental health disorders and obesity-related behaviors. The new MRI technology will provide improved imaging capabilities, allowing researchers to conduct more detailed studies on the neurobiology of these conditions. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques, the research will explore the effects of environmental factors and stress on mental health and metabolic disorders. This initiative will also support a wide range of investigations across multiple departments at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals experiencing mental health disorders, obesity, or related conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to mental health or obesity may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for mental health disorders and obesity.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing advanced MRI technology has shown promising results in understanding mental health and metabolic disorders.

Where this research is happening

Aurora, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Mental health disordersPsychiatric DiseasePsychiatric Disorderpsychological disorderMental disorders
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