Monitoring blood flow in the brain after a stroke caused by an aneurysm.

Noninvasive monitoring of cerebrovascular regulation in subarachnoid hemorrhage.

NIH-funded research University of South Florida · NIH-11000302

This study is looking at ways to help people who have had a specific type of stroke called aSAH by using a new tool to keep an eye on blood flow in the brain, so doctors can quickly spot any problems and take action to help prevent serious complications.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of South Florida NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Tampa, United States)
Project IDNIH-11000302 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on patients who have experienced an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), a type of stroke caused by the rupture of an intracranial aneurysm. The study aims to develop a noninvasive method to continuously monitor brain blood flow and identify patients at risk for delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), a serious complication that can lead to poor outcomes. By using a novel optical instrument called Pathlength Resolved Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy (PR-DCS), researchers hope to provide real-time data that can help clinicians make timely interventions. This approach seeks to improve patient management and outcomes following aSAH.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently suffered an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced aSAH or those with other unrelated neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better monitoring and treatment strategies for patients recovering from aSAH, potentially reducing the incidence of serious complications.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using noninvasive monitoring techniques for cerebrovascular conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Tampa, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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