Portable lung CT scans for patients with severe breathing problems
Official title: Point of Care Lung CT for Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure
Funded at Xoran Technologies, LLC · NIH-10632085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a small, portable CT scanner that can be used right in the ICU to help doctors quickly and accurately diagnose patients with serious breathing problems, making it safer and easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Xoran Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $727,326 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HL158452-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10632085 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients admitted to the ICU with acute respiratory failure who require immediate diagnostic imaging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are stable and do not require intensive care or those with non-respiratory conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a compact, mobile CT scanner specifically designed for use in intensive care units (ICUs) to help diagnose patients suffering from acute respiratory failure. Currently, standard chest imaging methods are inadequate for identifying critical lung conditions in these patients, which can lead to improper treatment. The new point-of-care CT technology aims to provide accurate imaging without the risks associated with transporting critically ill patients to traditional CT facilities. By enabling immediate and precise diagnosis, this innovation could significantly improve patient care in emergency settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses for patients with acute respiratory failure, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of portable imaging technology is not entirely novel, this specific application for lung CT in critically ill patients is innovative and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
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Xoran Technologies, LLC
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vankampen, William Charles — Xoran Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Vankampen, William Charles
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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.