Improving CT imaging for better tissue analysis
Official title: Stationary spectral encoding for multi-energy CT with energy-integrated detectors
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10881884 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to improve CT scans so that doctors can see more details about different tissues in your body, especially in the abdomen and heart, which could help them make better diagnoses and treatment plans for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $242,642 |
| NIH project number | 5R21EB034337-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881884 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing CT imaging for abdominal or cardiac evaluations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require CT imaging or those with conditions that do not involve tissue composition analysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing computed tomography (CT) imaging by developing a new technique called stationary spectral encoding. This method aims to provide detailed information about the composition of different tissues in the body, which can be particularly useful for examining the abdomen and cardiac vasculature. By using a specially designed spectral encoder that can be attached to existing CT machines, the researchers hope to improve the ability to differentiate between various materials in the body. This could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment planning for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more precise imaging techniques that improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with abdominal and cardiac conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing CT imaging techniques, but this specific approach using stationary spectral encoding is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Jingyan — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Xu, Jingyan
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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.