Improving brain MRI imaging for infants
Official title: Motion-robust brain MRI for infants
Funded at Turing Medical Technologies INC · NIH-10684950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new software that helps get clearer brain scans for babies by reducing the blurriness caused by their movements, so they can have safe and accurate MRIs without needing anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Turing Medical Technologies INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,775,407 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MH124567-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10684950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants undergoing brain MRI scans, particularly those at risk for brain injuries or developmental issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than infants or those who do not require MRI imaging will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a software solution that minimizes the impact of head motion during brain MRI scans in infants. By addressing the common issue of motion distortion, which affects about 20% of brain MRIs, the project seeks to enhance the quality of imaging without the need for anesthesia, which poses risks to young patients. The approach involves creating infant-compatible motion-sensing and correcting sequences to ensure clearer and more accurate brain images. This innovative method could significantly improve the diagnostic process for infants requiring brain imaging.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective brain imaging for infants, reducing the need for anesthesia and improving diagnostic accuracy.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using software to correct motion in MRI scans is innovative, similar technologies have shown promise in adult populations, indicating potential for success in infants.
Where this research is happening
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Turing Medical Technologies INC
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bertolero, Maxwell — Turing Medical Technologies INC
- Study coordinator: Bertolero, Maxwell
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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.