Understanding cardiovascular care in spinal cord injury using ultrasound
Spinal Cord Injury: A Cardiovascular Perspective using Ultrasound
This study is looking at how spinal cord injuries impact blood flow and heart health, and it’s for people with these injuries; it aims to create a safe ultrasound device that can help doctors monitor blood flow in real-time to improve treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061192 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how spinal cord injuries affect blood flow and cardiovascular health. It aims to develop a non-invasive ultrasound implant that can monitor blood flow in the spinal cord after injury, providing real-time data to healthcare providers. By measuring the body's ability to regulate blood flow, the research seeks to improve treatment strategies for patients with spinal cord injuries. The approach involves using ultrasound technology following a common surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spine.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and require acute cardiovascular management.
Not a fit: Patients with spinal cord injuries who are not undergoing acute care or those with other unrelated cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective cardiovascular care for patients with spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using ultrasound for monitoring blood flow in various medical conditions, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Routkevitch, Denis — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Routkevitch, Denis
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.