Improving heart and airway imaging with new MRI technology
Volumetric Real-Time MRI at 0.55 Tesla
This study is testing a new type of MRI that can take clear pictures of your heart and airways while they move, which could help doctors better understand and treat heart and breathing problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel volumetric real-time magnetic resonance imaging (RT-MRI) technology using a 0.55 Tesla MRI platform. The goal is to enhance the assessment of the heart and airway while they are in motion, addressing limitations found in current imaging methods like CT and ultrasound. By creating a more efficient imaging process with better resolution and coverage, this project aims to provide clearer insights into various heart and airway disorders. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic capabilities and treatment planning based on this advanced imaging technique.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 years old who are experiencing heart or airway disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with stable conditions that do not require advanced imaging or those who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of heart and airway conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving imaging techniques, but this specific approach using a 0.55 Tesla MRI is innovative and largely untested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nayak, Krishna S — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Nayak, Krishna S
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.