Precision 3D imaging to monitor Kaposi sarcoma (KS) with SkinScan3D
Official title: PRecision IMaging to Evaluate Kaposi Sarcoma (PRIME-KS)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11402685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new portable 3D imaging tool uses AI to measure KS skin lesions more quickly and objectively, helping people withKS and their clinicians track treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $478,526 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA292765-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402685 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People with Kaposi sarcoma being treated or monitored at participating clinical sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings without access to the SkinScan3D device or where imaging cannot be performed may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will test SkinScan3D, a low-cost 3D imaging system designed to capture lesion height and volume in KS. It uses liquid lens technology and artificial intelligence to provide precise measurements that could replace time-consuming manual assessments in clinics. The study will be conducted in high-need settings to see if the technology improves decision-making about therapy duration and intensity for patients with KS. Results will inform how KS patients in the U.S. and other regions could receive faster, more consistent monitoring. The effort is led by Washington University in Saint Louis, in collaboration with PensieVision, a U.S. company.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with KS could receive more accurate and timely treatment decisions, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy exposure.
How similar studies have gone: Prior imaging-guided monitoring initiatives have shown promise; this study applies a new 3D-AI approach to KS.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Odeny, Thomas — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Odeny, Thomas
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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.