Using AI and 4D Ultrasound to Improve Imaging of Heart Rhythm Disorders
AI-assisted Imaging and Prediction of Cardiac Arrhythmia Origins using 4D Ultrasound
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10473146
This study is exploring a new way to use advanced ultrasound and artificial intelligence to get clearer pictures of how your heart beats, which could help doctors better understand and treat heart rhythm problems like atrial fibrillation without needing invasive procedures.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10473146 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the imaging of cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, using advanced 4D ultrasound technology combined with artificial intelligence. The goal is to create a non-invasive method that provides detailed, three-dimensional views of the heart's electrical activity, which is crucial for understanding and treating these conditions. By improving the accuracy of imaging, the research aims to identify the origins of arrhythmias more effectively than current methods, which rely on invasive catheter mapping. This innovative approach could lead to better diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from heart rhythm disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmias, particularly those who have not responded well to existing treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac related arrhythmias or those who do not have a diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and improved treatment strategies for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in medical imaging is gaining traction, this specific approach combining 4D ultrasound with AI for cardiac arrhythmias is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHRISTOPH, JAN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: CHRISTOPH, JAN
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: Cardiovascular Diseases