Improving heart imaging using advanced MRI techniques
SSFP Cardiovascular MR Imaging on 3.0T Using Unified-Coil Local Shimming
['FUNDING_R01'] · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · NIH-11024113
This study is looking at ways to make heart scans clearer and more accurate using a special MRI machine, which could help people with heart conditions get better care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11024113 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging by utilizing a 3.0T MRI scanner with improved local shimming techniques. The goal is to overcome technical challenges associated with higher magnetic field strengths, which can lead to image artifacts. By refining the imaging process, this research aims to provide clearer and more accurate assessments of cardiac function and myocardial tissue properties, ultimately improving patient care. Patients undergoing CMR for cardiovascular disease may benefit from these advancements in imaging technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with cardiovascular diseases who require cardiac imaging for diagnosis or treatment planning.
Not a fit: Patients without cardiovascular conditions 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 accurate diagnoses and better management of cardiovascular diseases through enhanced imaging techniques.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving CMR imaging techniques, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPINCEMAILLE, PASCAL — WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV
- Study coordinator: SPINCEMAILLE, PASCAL
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.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases