Improving brain MRI for children by reducing motion-related issues
Official title: Commercialization readiness of motion-robust brain MRI for pediatric healthcare
Funded at Turing Medical Technologies INC · NIH-11074617 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new software that helps make brain scans for kids clearer and more accurate by reducing blurriness caused by movement, so that doctors can better understand what's going on in their brains.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Turing Medical Technologies INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,345,953 |
| NIH project number | 5SB1MH135555-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074617 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who require brain MRI scans.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not requiring brain imaging may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing brain MRI technology specifically for pediatric patients by addressing motion-related artifacts that can compromise image quality. The project aims to commercialize a software solution called Framewise Integrated Real-Time MRI Monitoring (FIRMM), which helps reduce data loss due to patient movement during scans. By partnering with Philips, the research will integrate FIRMM with MRI scanners to improve the accuracy and reliability of brain imaging in children, ultimately aiming to make these advanced imaging techniques more accessible in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate brain imaging for children, improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in improving MRI technology for pediatric use, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in clinical practice.
Where this research is happening
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Turing Medical Technologies INC
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, Kevin — Turing Medical Technologies INC
- Study coordinator: King, Kevin
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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.