Affordable ultrasound imaging for home and rural care without trained staff
Official title: Low-Cost Ultrasound Imaging for In-Home, Rural, and Clinic Care Without The Need For Trained Staff
Funded at Sonovance, INC. · NIH-10819045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use ultrasound system that helps anyone, even without training, take clear images of their body, making it easier for people in homes, rural areas, and clinics to access important health checks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sonovance, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 4, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $294,641 |
| NIH project number | 1R41EB034646-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10819045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients living in rural areas or those who require in-home medical care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already receiving regular ultrasound imaging services or those in urban settings with access to trained professionals may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a low-cost ultrasound imaging system that allows individuals without prior training to capture diagnostic images. The system utilizes a simple geometric model and a position sensor to guide users in positioning the ultrasound probe correctly. Continuous visual feedback helps users acquire 2D images that are then reconstructed into a 3D image volume. This approach aims to improve access to ultrasound imaging in home settings, rural areas, and clinics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance access to diagnostic imaging for patients in underserved areas.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing simplified imaging technologies, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Sonovance, INC.
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raghavan, Raghu — Sonovance, INC.
- Study coordinator: Raghavan, Raghu
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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.