Using AI to find body changes linked to diabetes and aging
Machine Learning-based Imaging Biomarkers for Metabolic and Age-related Diseases
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11095737
This project uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to better understand how body changes relate to conditions like type 2 diabetes and aging.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DOVER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11095737 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people worldwide are affected by age-related and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. These conditions are often linked to changes in how our bodies are composed, including muscle and fat distribution. This project aims to develop new, non-invasive ways to look at these body changes using advanced medical imaging. By applying artificial intelligence to these images, we hope to automatically identify patterns that can help us understand and track these diseases. This could lead to earlier detection and more personalized care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for adults aged 21 and older who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis, or sarcopenia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have or are not at risk for metabolic or age-related diseases, or those not requiring advanced imaging for diagnosis or monitoring, may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could provide new, non-invasive tools for earlier detection and better monitoring of metabolic and age-related diseases, potentially leading to more effective treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While individual components like imaging and AI are established, this project aims to develop novel, automated imaging biomarkers for these specific conditions, integrating advanced AI analysis on a large scale.
Where this research is happening
DOVER, UNITED STATES
- DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY — DOVER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAKROGIANNIS, SOKRATIS — DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MAKROGIANNIS, SOKRATIS
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: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus