Creating virtual patients for medical imaging assessments
TR&D Project 1: Virtual Patients
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11044109
This study is creating a virtual tool that mimics real patients to help improve CT scans, making them safer and better for everyone by reducing radiation and tailoring the scans to fit individual needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11044109 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a virtual platform that simulates patients for evaluating medical imaging technologies, particularly Computed Tomography (CT). By using computerized models that replicate real patient anatomy and physiological conditions, the project allows for efficient testing of imaging techniques without the need for actual patients. The goal is to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure, ultimately personalizing imaging protocols to better suit individual patient characteristics. This innovative approach could lead to significant advancements in how medical imaging is conducted and assessed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults and children who may require imaging procedures, particularly those with varying anatomical characteristics.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require imaging or those with conditions that are not represented in the virtual patient models may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and effectiveness of medical imaging procedures for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized virtual patient models in medical imaging, indicating a promising foundation for this approach.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SEGARS, WILLIAM P — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SEGARS, WILLIAM P
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.