Real-time blood flow visualization during brain surgery
Dye-free, on-demand visualization of blood flow during cerebrovascular surgery
This study is testing a new imaging system that helps brain surgeons see blood flow in real-time during surgeries, like fixing aneurysms, to make better decisions and improve patient recovery, all without needing any special dyes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vasoptic Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10598593 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new imaging system that allows neurosurgeons to visualize blood flow in real-time during delicate brain surgeries, such as aneurysm clipping. The proposed system, called CVSurgeONTM, integrates with existing surgical microscopes and uses advanced laser speckle contrast imaging technology to provide non-invasive, quantitative information about blood flow in the surgical field. By eliminating the need for contrast agents, this approach aims to enhance surgical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. The technology has been validated in animal models, paving the way for potential use in human surgeries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing cerebrovascular surgeries, such as those with brain aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing neurosurgical procedures or those with conditions that do not involve blood flow monitoring may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of cerebrovascular surgeries by providing surgeons with critical real-time blood flow information.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar imaging technologies in animal models, indicating potential for effective application in human surgeries.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Vasoptic Medical, INC. — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rege, Abhishek — Vasoptic Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rege, Abhishek
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.