Improving heart imaging techniques for patients with heart failure
Rapid Free-Breathing Self-Gated Spiral Pulse Sequences for Simultaneous Cine and T1 mapping
This study is testing a new, quicker way to take heart images for people with heart failure, making it easier and more comfortable for them by allowing them to breathe normally during the scan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) techniques to better assess patients with heart failure. It aims to develop a new method called CAT-SPARCS that allows for rapid, free-breathing imaging without the need for breath-holding, which can be challenging for these patients. By reducing the imaging time to under five minutes, this approach seeks to improve patient comfort and the overall quality of the imaging process. The study will validate this technique to ensure it provides accurate and comprehensive assessments of heart function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who require cardiac imaging.
Not a fit: Patients without heart failure or those who do not require cardiac imaging may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and efficient heart imaging for patients with heart failure, improving diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving imaging techniques for heart conditions, indicating that this approach could be a significant advancement.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salerno, Michael — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Salerno, Michael
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.