Imaging techniques for eye diseases using advanced ultrasound technology
Official title: Vitreo-retinal disease imaging with 3D annular-array ultrasound
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10664131 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new 3D ultrasound system to take clearer pictures of the inside of your eye, which could help doctors better diagnose and treat eye diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $1,813,208 |
| NIH project number | 7R01EB032082-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10664131 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing symptoms related to vitreo-retinal diseases or those at risk for such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no history or symptoms of vitreo-retinal diseases are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and utilizing a 3D annular-array ultrasound system to improve imaging of vitreo-retinal diseases. By enhancing the visualization of the eye's internal structures, the project aims to provide clearer and more detailed images that can assist in diagnosing and monitoring eye conditions. Patients may benefit from this innovative imaging approach, which could lead to better treatment decisions and outcomes. The methodology involves advanced ultrasound technology that captures high-resolution images of the retina and vitreous body.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic capabilities and treatment planning for patients with vitreo-retinal diseases.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound in ophthalmology is established, the specific application of 3D annular-array ultrasound for vitreo-retinal imaging is a novel approach that has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ketterling, Jeffrey — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Ketterling, Jeffrey
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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.