Using 3D printed models to improve heart surgery planning for children with congenital heart disease
A Study Implementing Models for Mechanical Circulatory Support Presurgical Assessment in Congenital Heart Disease Treatment (IMMPACT)
This study is looking at how using personalized 3D printed heart models can help doctors plan surgeries better for patients with complex heart conditions, making it easier to place devices that support heart function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894262 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of personalized 3D printed models to enhance pre-surgical planning for patients with complex congenital heart disease (CHD). By creating accurate 3D representations of individual patients' cardiac anatomy, the study aims to improve the visualization of ventricular assist device (VAD) and cannula placement. The approach involves a multicenter randomized control trial comparing the effectiveness of these 3D models against traditional 2D imaging methods. Patients with CHD and heart failure will be the focus, as their unique anatomical challenges can complicate surgical procedures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents diagnosed with congenital heart disease and heart failure who may require surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients without congenital heart disease or those who do not require surgical procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better management of patients with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using 3D modeling for surgical planning, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farooqi, Kanwal Majeed — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Farooqi, Kanwal Majeed
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.