Detecting bacterial infections using advanced imaging techniques
Imaging Bacterial Infections in Vivo: First in Man Studies
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MICROBIAL IMAGING, LLC · NIH-10611527
This study is testing a new imaging tool that helps doctors spot infections related to medical devices like joint implants earlier and more accurately, so patients can get better treatment sooner.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MICROBIAL IMAGING, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LITHIA SPRINGS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10611527 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel imaging agent that can detect bacterial infections associated with medical devices, particularly orthopedic implants. Current diagnostic methods often fail to identify infections until they are advanced, making treatment difficult. The study aims to conduct first-in-man trials using a new fluorine-18 imaging agent that enhances the ability to visualize infections through PET imaging. By improving the accuracy of infection detection, this research seeks to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with orthopedic implants who are at risk for bacterial infections.
Not a fit: Patients without medical devices or those not at risk for infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of bacterial infections, improving treatment options for patients with medical devices.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using advanced imaging for infection detection is innovative, similar imaging technologies have shown promise in other areas of medical diagnostics.
Where this research is happening
LITHIA SPRINGS, UNITED STATES
- MICROBIAL IMAGING, LLC — LITHIA SPRINGS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOODMAN, MARK MYRON — MICROBIAL IMAGING, LLC
- Study coordinator: GOODMAN, MARK MYRON
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: Bacterial Infections, bacteria infection, bacterial disease, Communicable Diseases, Infectious Disease Pathway