Understanding the effects of advanced imaging on mitral valve prolapse
Official title: Impact of Advanced Imaging and Enhanced Risk Profiling on Mitral Valve Prolapse
Funded at Ihc Health Services, INC. · NIH-11174348 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at mitral valve prolapse, a heart condition that can cause serious problems, to help doctors find out which patients might be at higher risk for complications by using advanced imaging and health records.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ihc Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $540,111 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL172982-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11174348 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with a diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse, especially those with a family history or related cardiac conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have mitral valve prolapse or related cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates mitral valve prolapse (MVP), a common heart condition that can lead to serious complications like heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The study aims to improve the identification of patients at risk for severe MVP by analyzing extensive electronic health records from a large health system. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques and enhanced risk profiling, the research seeks to uncover underlying tissue characteristics that may contribute to the severity of MVP and associated health risks. Patients will be evaluated based on their medical history and related cardiac conditions to better predict health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier identification and better management of patients at risk for severe mitral valve prolapse and its complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to assess cardiac conditions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Ihc Health Services, INC.
Murray, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: May, Heidi Thomas — Ihc Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: May, Heidi Thomas
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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.