Using advanced MRI techniques to better understand and monitor Multiple Sclerosis
Official title: Reporting Quantitative Microstructural MRI Metrics to Stage and Monitor Multiple Sclerosis
Funded at Microstructure Imaging, INC. · NIH-10920523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make it easier to track changes in the brains of people with Multiple Sclerosis by using advanced MRI techniques, which could help doctors better understand how the disease is affecting you and improve your care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Microstructure Imaging, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $353,942 |
| NIH project number | 1R43NS137871-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other neurological conditions or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the way Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is monitored using advanced MRI techniques. It aims to develop new quantitative MRI biomarkers that can provide more precise information about the microscopic changes in the brain associated with MS. By analyzing diffusion MRI data, the researchers hope to differentiate between inflammatory and degenerative processes in the brain, which could lead to more accurate assessments of disease progression. The study will also create a database of normative MRI parameters to help interpret individual patient results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis, allowing for better treatment decisions and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced MRI techniques for monitoring neurological diseases, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Microstructure Imaging, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemberskiy, Grigoriy — Microstructure Imaging, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lemberskiy, Grigoriy
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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.