Developing 3D Real-Time CMR for Arrhythmia Imaging
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11391749 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to make real-time 3D heart MRI usable for people with irregular heartbeats to improve how doctors see arrhythmias.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 22, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $729,984 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL182092-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11391749 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with cardiac arrhythmias who require MRI for heart evaluation may be eligible.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without arrhythmias or those not needing CMR imaging may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on improving cardiovascular MRI to capture the beating heart in three dimensions and in real time, even when heart rhythms are irregular. It tackles the limitations of current 2D breath-held and 3D gated techniques by developing methods that don’t rely on consistent beats. The goal is to produce high-quality images that reveal heart structure and tissue details during arrhythmic episodes, helping clinicians diagnose and plan treatment. It involves advanced imaging techniques and data processing to accommodate beat-to-beat variation. If successful, it could change how we image arrhythmias in everyday clinical care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients with arrhythmias could receive clearer, faster, and more reliable heart imaging leading to better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary 2D real-time CMR and 3D methods exist but have limitations; this project aims to overcome these barriers with a novel 3D real-time approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahmad, Rizwan — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Ahmad, Rizwan
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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.