AI-powered CT tools to speed up bleeding diagnosis after torso injuries
Official title: Human-centered CT-based CADx Tools for Traumatic Torso Hemorrhage
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11392336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A computer-assisted CT tool helps doctors quickly find and treat life-threatening torso bleeding based on whole-body scans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $315,821 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM148987-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392336 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with suspected torso hemorrhage from trauma who undergo whole-body CT angiography.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without torso hemorrhage or those not undergoing WBCTA may not benefit from this tool.
What this research studies
This project aims to develop an AI-based system that analyzes whole-body CT angiography to detect bleeding and injury severity after torso trauma. It focuses on predicting which patients need rapid transfusion or urgent surgery to prevent complications from hemorrhage. The approach will use large imaging datasets to improve speed and accuracy in identifying active bleeding and fracture severity at the point of care. The goal is to reduce diagnostic delays and improve survival for severely injured patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with torso trauma could receive faster, more accurate triage and intervention.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CADx efforts show promise in imaging-based triage, but this project targets rapid, automated WBCTA analysis in trauma.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dreizin, David — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Dreizin, David
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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.