Enhancing neuroimaging reliability by using varied processing methods
Official title: Improving the robustness of neuroimaging through exploitation of variability in processing pipelines
Funded at Child Mind Institute, INC. · NIH-10516830 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make brain scans more reliable for teenagers aged 12-20 by creating better ways to analyze the images, which could help us understand and treat brain-related issues in young people more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Child Mind Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $1,504,004 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1MH130859-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10516830 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who are undergoing neuroimaging for various health assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those not requiring neuroimaging may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the reliability of neuroimaging results, particularly for adolescents aged 12-20. It addresses the challenges of inconsistent methods used in analyzing brain imaging data, which can lead to unreliable findings. By developing tools that combine results from different processing approaches, the research aims to create a more robust framework for interpreting neuroimaging data. This could ultimately lead to better understanding and treatment of brain-related conditions in young people.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate neuroimaging results, improving diagnosis and treatment for adolescents with brain-related health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that using varied processing methods can enhance the reliability of neuroimaging findings, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Child Mind Institute, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiar, Gregory — Child Mind Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Kiar, Gregory
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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.