Using advanced imaging techniques to assess placenta accreta spectrum in pregnant women
Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging and automated textural radiomics for assessment of human placenta accreta spectrum
This study is looking at how advanced MRI technology can help doctors better understand and predict the severity of placenta accreta spectrum in pregnant women, so they can plan for safer deliveries and provide clearer advice to patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915625 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the assessment of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a serious condition where the placenta does not detach properly from the uterine wall. By utilizing advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and automated textural analysis, the study aims to provide objective measures of placental invasion severity in high-risk pregnant women. The goal is to correlate these imaging findings with surgical outcomes to enhance pre-delivery planning and patient counseling. This approach seeks to address the current lack of quantitative tools for predicting the risks associated with PAS.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women identified as high-risk for placenta accreta spectrum, particularly those in their first or third trimester.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those with low-risk pregnancies may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better pre-delivery assessments and improved surgical planning for women with high-risk pregnancies affected by PAS.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for assessing placental conditions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Do, Quyen Ngoc — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Do, Quyen Ngoc
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.