Understanding blood flow issues in patients with renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia
Official title: A Computational Analysis of Hemodynamics in Patients with Renal Artery Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10995919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how blood flow changes in women aged 20 to 60 with a condition called renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), and it aims to find out how this condition compares to other related issues, which could help improve treatments for high blood pressure linked to FMD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $81,256 |
| NIH project number | 1F32HL176189-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 20 to 60 who have been diagnosed with renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia or related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how blood flow is affected in patients with renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), particularly focusing on women aged 20 to 60. The study aims to analyze the differences in hemodynamic properties between FMD and other related conditions, such as atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDoP). By utilizing computational analysis, the researchers hope to uncover the impact of both large and small vessel diseases on patient outcomes. This understanding could lead to improved treatment strategies for managing renovascular hypertension associated with FMD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved outcomes for patients suffering from renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding hemodynamic changes in similar vascular conditions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Delbono, Luciano — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Delbono, Luciano
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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.
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