COSMIC: A Continuous Monitoring Tool for Brain Injury
ContinuOuS Monitoring Tool for Delayed Cerebral IsChemia (COSMIC)
This project is creating an artificial intelligence tool to help doctors quickly spot a serious brain complication called delayed cerebral ischemia in patients who have had a brain hemorrhage.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11082377 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
About 30,000 Americans each year experience a type of brain bleed called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and a significant number of these patients develop a dangerous complication called delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI). It's often hard for doctors to recognize DCI early because its symptoms can be subtle or mistaken for other issues, and current tests are difficult to perform quickly. This project is developing an AI-powered risk score that uses common vital signs to continuously monitor patients and alert doctors to DCI sooner. By improving how quickly DCI is identified, this tool aims to help prevent strokes and reduce the need for overly aggressive treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for patients who have experienced an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and are at risk for delayed cerebral ischemia.
Not a fit: Patients without a history of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage or those not at risk for delayed cerebral ischemia would not directly benefit from this specific tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could help doctors detect a dangerous brain complication earlier, potentially preventing strokes and improving outcomes for patients recovering from a brain hemorrhage.
How similar studies have performed: Existing DCI prediction models have not offered the necessary timeliness or precision, making this AI-based approach a novel advancement.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Soojin — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Park, Soojin
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.