Advanced MRI technology for studying mental health and obesity
Official title: 3T GE SIGNA Premier XT MRI
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10852173 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036255-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10852173 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals experiencing mental health disorders, obesity, or related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to mental health or obesity may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: Previous research utilizing advanced MRI technology has shown promising results in understanding mental health and metabolic disorders.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tregellas, Jason R — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tregellas, Jason R
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.