Understanding brain injuries in children and adolescents
Personalized Profiles of Pathology in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-10995300
This study is working on a new way to better understand and track brain injuries in kids and teens by using advanced imaging techniques to create personalized profiles that show how these injuries affect their brain and behavior over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10995300 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the analysis of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children and adolescents by developing a new workflow that addresses current limitations in imaging tools. It aims to create personalized profiles of pathology that can accurately assess structural and functional deficits using advanced imaging techniques. The study will utilize age-appropriate templates and innovative analysis methods to better understand how specific brain lesions relate to symptoms and outcomes. By incorporating longitudinal data, the research seeks to validate predictions about how brain injuries evolve over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents aged 0-21 who have experienced traumatic brain injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of traumatic brain injury or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for children and adolescents with traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for brain injury analysis, but this specific approach is novel and aims to fill existing gaps in pediatric care.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DENNIS, EMILY LARSEN — UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: DENNIS, EMILY LARSEN
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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