Better Understanding and Predicting Outcomes for Lung Blood Clots Using CT Scans
Classification and Prognostication in Pulmonary Thromboembolism Using Computed Tomography Image Analytics
This project uses advanced CT scan analysis to help doctors better understand and predict how lung blood clots affect patients over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145622 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Lung blood clots, also known as pulmonary embolism, can have lasting effects, sometimes leading to chronic conditions like CTEPH or ongoing breathlessness. It's often hard to tell early on who might develop these long-term problems or if a patient already has a chronic form of the disease. This project aims to develop new ways to analyze CT scans, which are a common tool for diagnosing lung clots. By using advanced computer methods, we hope to get a clearer picture of the disease's path for each patient. This could help doctors make more informed decisions about treatment and follow-up care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on patients who have experienced or are at risk for pulmonary thromboembolism, including those with acute lung blood clots or chronic conditions like CTEPH.
Not a fit: Patients without a history of or risk for pulmonary thromboembolism would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help doctors identify patients at risk for long-term complications from lung blood clots earlier, leading to more personalized and effective treatment plans.
How similar studies have performed: While CT imaging is standard, this project explores novel quantitative methods for image analysis to improve prognostication, building on existing knowledge but pushing new boundaries.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rahaghi, Farbod Nicholas — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rahaghi, Farbod Nicholas
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.