Improving brain imaging by correcting motion during scans
Development of motion correction algorithms for functional MRI data using a custom simultaneously excited multi-slice MRI acquisition with prospectively injected motion
This study is working on improving brain scans by creating better ways to fix any movement that happens while you're being scanned, which could help doctors get clearer pictures of how your brain works and lead to better tools for diagnosing brain conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing functional MRI (fMRI) data quality by developing advanced algorithms to correct for head motion that occurs during brain scans. The team will utilize a novel imaging technique that allows for the injection of controlled motion into the imaging process, enabling them to create more accurate motion correction methods. By testing these methods on brain phantoms, they aim to refine the algorithms and improve the overall quality of fMRI analysis, which is crucial for understanding brain function. This work could lead to better diagnostic tools for various neurological conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing fMRI scans for neurological assessments, particularly those with conditions that may affect brain function.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing fMRI scans or those with conditions that do not require brain imaging may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate brain imaging, improving diagnosis and treatment planning for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing motion correction techniques for fMRI, but this specific approach using intra-volume motion correction is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shin, Wanyong — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Shin, Wanyong
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.