Improving MRI techniques for assessing gynecologic cancers
Official title: Rapid motion-robust quantitative DCE-MRI for the assessment of gynecologic cancers
Funded at Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · NIH-10874570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving MRI scans to help doctors get clearer pictures of cervical cancer, making it easier to see how the tumors are doing and decide on the best treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $549,623 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA244532-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, particularly those undergoing treatment or evaluation for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-gynecologic cancers or those not undergoing MRI evaluations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing MRI technology to better evaluate gynecologic cancers, particularly cervical cancer. It aims to develop rapid motion-resistant dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) techniques that can provide reliable and reproducible imaging data. By using advanced methods like radial imaging and compressed sensing, the study seeks to create parametric maps that reveal important information about tumor vascularity and oxygenation, which can influence treatment decisions. This approach could lead to more accurate assessments of tumors and their response to therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and timely assessments of gynecologic cancers, improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced MRI techniques for cancer assessment, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Otazo, Ricardo — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Otazo, Ricardo
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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.