Better Brain Oxygen Measurement for Acute Stroke
Official title: Quantitative Cerebral Oxygen Metabolic Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11145813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to create an easier MRI method to see how much oxygen your brain uses after a stroke, helping doctors make quicker treatment choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $662,533 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS135205-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11145813 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients who have recently experienced an acute ischemic stroke and are candidates for advanced brain imaging would be ideal.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic stroke conditions or those not eligible for MRI scans may not directly benefit from this specific imaging development.
What this research studies
When someone has an acute stroke, it's crucial to quickly tell which brain tissue can be saved and which is permanently damaged. Current methods often overestimate the amount of salvageable tissue, which can lead to less effective treatment decisions. This project is developing a new, more accessible MRI technique to precisely measure how much oxygen the brain is using. By providing a clearer picture of brain health, this new MRI method could help doctors make more informed and timely decisions about the best way to treat stroke patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new MRI technique could lead to more accurate and timely treatment decisions for acute stroke patients, potentially saving more brain tissue and improving recovery.
How similar studies have gone: While current methods for assessing brain tissue viability in stroke are used, this project proposes a novel MRI-based approach to overcome their limitations, making it a significant advancement.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Yi — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Wang, Yi
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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.