Improving MRI techniques to assess brain cancer treatment response
Official title: Multi-parametric Perfusion MRI for Therapy Response Assessment in Brain Cancer
Funded at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center · NIH-10996225 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make MRI scans better at showing how well treatments for brain cancer are working, so patients can get quicker and more accurate answers without needing more invasive tests like biopsies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $483,637 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3CA247606-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996225 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with brain cancer who are undergoing treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cancerous brain conditions or those not receiving treatment for brain cancer may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accuracy of MRI techniques used to evaluate how well brain cancer treatments are working. By optimizing methods like dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI, the study seeks to provide earlier and more reliable predictions of treatment response. This could reduce the need for invasive procedures like biopsies, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. The research will focus on standardizing and automating these imaging techniques for broader clinical use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of brain cancer treatment responses, allowing for timely adjustments in therapy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using advanced MRI techniques for brain tumor assessment, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stokes, Ashley M — St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Stokes, Ashley M
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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.