New MRI techniques to observe how the stomach and intestines work
Official title: Novel methods for dynamic MRI of gastrointestinal motor function
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11010363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new MRI techniques to better see how your stomach and intestines work, which could help people with digestive issues like gastroparesis and reflux by giving doctors clearer pictures of what's happening in your gut.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $210,600 |
| NIH project number | 5R21EB034344-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010363 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without gastrointestinal disorders or those who do not experience symptoms related to gastrointestinal motility may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced MRI methods to visualize the dynamic functions of the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach and intestines. By improving the imaging techniques, the project aims to provide detailed insights into how food moves through the digestive tract and how various gastrointestinal disorders affect this process. Patients with conditions like gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease may benefit from enhanced diagnostic capabilities that these new methods could offer. The research will utilize high-resolution imaging to capture the complex movements and interactions within the gut.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnosis and understanding of gastrointestinal disorders, improving treatment options for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in imaging techniques for gastrointestinal studies, this approach using dynamic MRI is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Noll, Douglas C — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Noll, Douglas C
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.