Better Brain Oxygen Measurement for Acute Stroke
Quantitative Cerebral Oxygen Metabolic Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke
['FUNDING_R01'] · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · NIH-11145813
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11145813 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have recently experienced an acute ischemic stroke and are candidates for advanced brain imaging would be ideal.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic stroke conditions or those not eligible for MRI scans may not directly benefit from this specific imaging development.
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 performed: 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
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- 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
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 below.
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease