Improving MRI imaging for brain injuries using advanced technology
Multiphoton parallel Transmit for MRI
['FUNDING_R21'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11137861
This study is working on improving MRI scans to help doctors better spot and understand brain problems and injuries, making sure the images are clearer and safer for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11137861 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques to better detect and diagnose neurological disorders and brain injuries. It aims to address challenges associated with high-field MRI, specifically the flip angle inhomogeneity problem, which affects image quality. By utilizing multiphoton parallel transmit technology, the study seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of MRI scans, ensuring that they provide clearer images of brain structures. The approach involves advanced hardware solutions and continuous monitoring of RF waveforms during scans to ensure patient safety and optimal imaging results.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with acquired brain injuries or neurological disorders who require advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis.
Not a fit: Patients with stable neurological conditions that do not require advanced imaging or those who are not candidates for MRI may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment planning for patients with brain injuries and neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving MRI techniques, but this specific approach using multiphoton parallel transmit technology is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WALD, LAWRENCE L — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: WALD, LAWRENCE L
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: Acquired brain injury