Improving imaging techniques for guiding abdominal procedures
Deformable motion compensation for 3D image-guided interventional radiology
This study is working on improving a special type of imaging used during procedures for abdominal issues, like treating liver cancer, to help doctors get clearer pictures even when organs move, which could lead to better treatment results for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10771138 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of C-arm cone-beam CT (CBCT) in interventional radiology, particularly for abdominal procedures like embolization. It aims to address the challenges posed by organ motion during imaging, which can lead to artifacts that make images difficult to interpret. By developing new methods to estimate complex deformable motion directly from image data, the research seeks to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of image-guided interventions. This could lead to better outcomes for patients undergoing procedures such as transarterial chemoembolization for liver cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures in the abdomen, particularly those requiring embolization treatments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing abdominal interventional procedures or those with conditions that do not require imaging guidance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate imaging during interventional procedures, improving patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving imaging techniques for interventional procedures, suggesting that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zbijewski, Wojciech Bartosz — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Zbijewski, Wojciech Bartosz
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.