Better Lung Imaging for Conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis
Quantitative Ultrasound for Interstitial Lung Diseases
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH · NIH-11193973
This work explores a new ultrasound method to better track lung conditions like heart failure-related fluid buildup and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RALEIGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11193973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are developing a special type of ultrasound, called Quantitative Ultrasound (LQUS), to get clearer and more precise pictures of changes in the lungs. Currently, doctors use X-rays, CT scans, or breathing tests, but these can expose patients to radiation, be uncomfortable, or give inconsistent results. Our goal is to create a real-time, non-invasive, and radiation-free way to monitor lung health. This new method aims to overcome challenges with traditional ultrasound in the lungs, which struggles with air-filled spaces, by providing specific measurements rather than just general observations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for future participation might include individuals living with pulmonary edema due to heart failure or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Not a fit: Patients without lung conditions like pulmonary edema or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis would likely not receive direct benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new ultrasound method could offer a safer, more comfortable, and more accurate way to monitor lung diseases, potentially leading to earlier and more personalized treatment adjustments.
How similar studies have performed: While conventional ultrasound has limitations in lung imaging, this quantitative approach is a novel development aiming to provide more specific and reliable biomarkers.
Where this research is happening
RALEIGH, UNITED STATES
- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH — RALEIGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MULLER, MARIE — NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH
- Study coordinator: MULLER, MARIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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