Imaging glucose metabolism in brain tumors
Official title: Quantitative molecular MR-PET imaging of glycolysis in glioblastoma
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11045603 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how glioblastoma, a serious brain tumor, uses sugar for energy and how we can see this using special imaging techniques, which could help doctors find better treatment options tailored just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | February 10, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $594,570 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA279984-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045603 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with glioblastoma who are undergoing treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other types of brain tumors or those who are not diagnosed with glioblastoma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor, alters glucose metabolism and how this can be visualized using advanced imaging techniques. By combining standard PET imaging with a novel MRI method, the study aims to provide a clearer picture of tumor behavior and its response to therapies. This approach focuses on understanding the specific glycolytic processes in glioblastoma, which could help identify new treatment strategies. Patients may benefit from more personalized and effective treatment options based on their tumor's metabolic profile.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with glioblastoma by identifying specific vulnerabilities in their tumors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study tumor metabolism, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ellingson, Benjamin M. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Ellingson, Benjamin M.
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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.