Improving radiation therapy for brain tumors using advanced imaging techniques
Official title: Improving Image-Guided Radiation Therapy of Gliomas with High-Resolution MR Spectroscopic Imaging
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10897779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special type of brain scan can help doctors better plan radiation treatment for patients with gliomas, which are brain tumors, so they can target the tumors more accurately and improve treatment results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $530,471 |
| NIH project number | 7R01EB033582-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897779 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with gliomas who are undergoing treatment involving radiation therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-glioma brain tumors or those not receiving radiation therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment of gliomas, a type of brain tumor, by using high-resolution MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) to improve the accuracy of radiation therapy planning. Currently, the standard imaging methods may not precisely define tumor boundaries, which can lead to less effective treatment. By integrating MRSI, the research aims to provide a more detailed view of the tumor's characteristics, potentially allowing for more targeted and effective radiation doses. This approach could lead to better outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for gliomas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective radiation therapy for glioma patients, improving their treatment outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies using MR spectroscopic imaging in glioblastoma patients have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this research approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Chao — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ma, Chao
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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.