Mapping how oxygen is consumed in the human body using advanced MRI techniques
High Spatial and Temporal Resolution MRI Mapping of Oxygen Consumption in Humans
This study is looking at how your body uses oxygen, using special MRI scans to see how well different organs are working, which can help doctors understand and treat various health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how oxygen is metabolized in the body, which is crucial for diagnosing and treating various health conditions. By using advanced MRI technology, the study aims to measure the metabolic rate of oxygen consumption in different organs noninvasively. This involves analyzing blood flow and oxygen extraction in tissues to gain insights into their metabolic health. Patients may undergo MRI scans that provide detailed information about their oxygen usage, helping to identify potential metabolic disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with conditions affecting oxygen metabolism, such as cardiovascular diseases or metabolic syndromes.
Not a fit: Patients with stable metabolic conditions or those not experiencing any oxygen metabolism issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with metabolic disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results using MRI techniques to study blood flow and oxygen consumption, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements in understanding metabolic health.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wehrli, Felix W — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Wehrli, Felix W
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.