Measuring kidney oxygen levels without invasive procedures
Official title: Noninvasive Measurement of Voxelwise Renal Oxygenation UsingQuantitative Susceptibility Mapping
Funded at State University New York Stony Brook · NIH-11322425 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, painless way to see how well your kidneys are getting oxygen using special MRI images, which could help doctors take better care of patients with kidney problems, especially those getting chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project start | April 24, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $236,465 |
| NIH project number | 7R21DK137146-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11322425 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 years old who are experiencing acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, or are undergoing chemotherapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable kidney function or those not undergoing chemotherapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a noninvasive method to measure kidney oxygenation using advanced imaging techniques. By utilizing quantitative susceptibility mapping, the study aims to provide detailed insights into renal oxygen levels, which can be crucial for managing conditions like acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The approach involves MRI technology to create 3D images that can help identify how well the kidneys are receiving oxygen, potentially guiding treatment decisions for patients undergoing chemotherapy. This innovative method seeks to address a significant clinical need for better monitoring of kidney health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of kidney-related conditions and safer chemotherapy dosing for cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using MRI for kidney oxygen measurement is innovative, similar noninvasive imaging techniques have shown promise in other areas of medical research.
Where this research is happening
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State University New York Stony Brook
Stony Brook, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kee, Youngwook — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Kee, Youngwook
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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.