New ultrasound technology for detailed blood vessel imaging
Duplex dual-frequency CMUT array for acoustic angiography
This study is working on new ultrasound technology to get clearer pictures of small blood vessels, which could help doctors spot problems related to diseases like cancer and dementia earlier and more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina State University Raleigh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced ultrasound hardware to improve the imaging of small blood vessels, which can help identify abnormalities linked to various diseases, including cancer and dementia. The project aims to create a specialized transducer array that can transmit and receive ultrasound waves at different frequencies, enhancing the clarity and detail of the images produced. By using innovative techniques like contrast-enhanced ultrasound and ultrafast imaging, the researchers hope to provide a non-invasive method for detecting vascular issues. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of conditions affecting blood vessels.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk for vascular diseases, including those with a family history of cancer or dementia.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to vascular abnormalities or those who do not have access to the imaging technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools for detecting vascular abnormalities, potentially allowing for earlier intervention in diseases like cancer and dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced ultrasound techniques for vascular imaging, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Raleigh, United States
- North Carolina State University Raleigh — Raleigh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oralkan, Omer — North Carolina State University Raleigh
- Study coordinator: Oralkan, Omer
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.