Creating an easy-to-use platform for analyzing brain imaging data from multiple sites
User-friendly Analysis Platform for Decentralized Multi-site Diffusion MRI Studies
['FUNDING_R03'] · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-10883763
This study is creating an easy-to-use platform that helps different medical centers work together to look at brain scans, making it simpler for them to join important research on brain conditions and ultimately improve our understanding of these disorders.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10883763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a user-friendly analysis platform for decentralized multi-site diffusion MRI studies, which are essential for examining subtle changes in brain structure. By simplifying the technical processes involved in data collection and analysis, the project seeks to enable more clinical sites to participate in important neurological research. The approach focuses on improving data protection and scalability while reducing the technical burden on participating sites, making it easier for researchers without extensive programming expertise to contribute. Ultimately, this could lead to more robust findings in various brain disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that affect brain structure, such as autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or other brain-related disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any neurological conditions or those who are not involved in multi-site studies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the ability to identify subtle neurological changes, leading to better understanding and treatment of brain disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using decentralized approaches in neuroimaging have shown promise, indicating that this methodology could be effective in advancing our understanding of brain disorders.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHO, KANG IK — BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: CHO, KANG IK
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: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Brain Diseases, Brain Disorders