Monitoring heart output continuously using a special catheter
Official title: Continuous Cardiac Output Monitoring with a Central Venous Catheter Ultrasound Sensor
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-10742243 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new type of catheter that can continuously check how well your heart is pumping, using special ultrasound technology, to help doctors give you the best care possible while you're in the intensive care unit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $454,049 |
| NIH project number | 1R21EB034072-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10742243 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill patients who require central venous catheters for monitoring and treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require intensive care or central venous catheterization may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a central venous catheter that continuously measures cardiac output using advanced Doppler ultrasound technology. By providing real-time data on heart function, this device will enable healthcare providers in intensive care units to tailor treatments to each patient's specific needs. The approach is designed to be safe, as it utilizes a catheter already in place, minimizing additional risks. The goal is to establish a new standard of care for critically ill patients who require precise monitoring of their cardiac output.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient outcomes in intensive care by allowing for more personalized and timely medical interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While continuous cardiac output monitoring is a novel approach, similar technologies have shown promise in improving patient care in other settings.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schafer, Mark Evan — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Schafer, Mark Evan
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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.