Creating a library to improve image registration for better patient diagnosis and treatment.
Develop a large-scale library of comprehensive deformable image registration (DIR) benchmark datasets and an integrated framework for quantifying accuracy of patient-specific DIR results
This study is working on improving medical imaging for patients by creating a collection of images that show how tissues change shape, which will help doctors better diagnose and treat conditions like tumors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10615950 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive library of deformable image registration (DIR) datasets to enhance the accuracy of medical imaging for individual patients. By analyzing different image sets from the same patient, the research aims to improve the algorithms that determine how tissues deform, which is crucial for tasks like tumor diagnosis and treatment evaluation. The project will also create a framework to automatically assess the accuracy of these DIR results, addressing current limitations in clinical decision-making. This work is essential for ensuring that medical imaging can be reliably used to guide treatment and improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing imaging procedures for tumor diagnosis or treatment evaluation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require imaging for tumor-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate imaging techniques that enhance diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of improving DIR accuracy is innovative, similar methodologies have shown promise in enhancing imaging techniques in other studies.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Deshan — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Yang, Deshan
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.