Using advanced MRI techniques to improve prostate cancer detection
3D High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting for Prostate Cancer
['FUNDING_R37'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10875632
This study is testing a new MRI technique that helps doctors get clearer pictures of prostate cancer, making it easier to tell apart serious cases from less harmful ones, so patients can avoid unnecessary biopsies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R37'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10875632 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the detection and characterization of prostate cancer through a novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique known as Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF). By developing a rapid, high-resolution 3D MRF approach, the study seeks to provide more accurate imaging of prostate tissue, allowing for better differentiation between aggressive and less harmful forms of cancer. Patients undergoing evaluation for prostate cancer will benefit from this method, which aims to reduce the need for invasive biopsies by providing clearer imaging results. The research will involve optimizing MRI acquisition techniques to achieve high-quality images in a shorter time frame.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men who are being evaluated for suspected prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are not undergoing evaluation for new or additional lesions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate prostate cancer diagnoses and reduce unnecessary biopsies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced MRI techniques for cancer detection, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in prostate cancer imaging.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JIANG, YUN — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: JIANG, YUN
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.
Conditions: Cancer Detection, Cancers