Quality assurance phantom for lung hyperpolarized xenon MRI
Official title: Quality assurance imaging phantom for clinical pulmonary gas exchange xenon MRI
Funded at Spinhance, LLC · NIH-11316661 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new 3D-printed phantom will help doctors and researchers test and standardize HP 129Xe lung MRI to better study how lungs transfer gas into the blood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spinhance, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rydal, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | September 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $306,358 |
| NIH project number | 1R43EB038849-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11316661 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Clinicians and researchers using HP 129Xe MRI for lung function assessment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not undergoing HP 129Xe MRI imaging or related phantom validation may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a pressurized xenon phantom with 3D-printed structures to mimic lung tissue and gas exchange. It will qualify and evaluate how well HP 129Xe MRI can measure gas exchange in the lung. The work aims to support multi-site trials and help clinics adopt this imaging technology with reliable, comparable results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the phantom could improve consistency and accuracy of HP 129Xe lung MRI across sites, aiding faster clinical adoption.
How similar studies have gone: HP 129Xe MRI has demonstrated promise, but standardized phantoms are needed for multi-site consistency.
Where this research is happening
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Spinhance, LLC
Rydal, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drachman, Nicholas — Spinhance, LLC
- Study coordinator: Drachman, Nicholas
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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.