Measuring brain glucose metabolism with a portable PET camera.
Noninvasive Quantification of Brain Glucose Metabolism Using a Portable Positron Emission Tomography Camera.
This study is testing a new portable brain scanner that can measure how your brain uses sugar without needing any needles, making it easier for people with mental health or brain conditions to get checked more often and in different places.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10127637 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using a new portable Positron Emission Tomography (PET) camera to measure brain glucose metabolism noninvasively. Unlike traditional PET scanners that require patients to remain still in a large facility, this portable device allows for scanning in various settings, making it more accessible. The study aims to develop methods for analyzing data from these portable scans, which could help in understanding metabolic changes related to psychiatric and neurological disorders. By reducing the need for invasive blood sampling, the research seeks to facilitate easier and more frequent assessments of brain health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with psychiatric or neurological disorders who require monitoring of brain metabolism.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to brain metabolism or those who cannot undergo PET imaging may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and effective monitoring of brain health in patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using portable imaging technologies, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zanderigo, Francesca — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Zanderigo, Francesca
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.