Using CT scans to predict how COPD will progress
Official title: CT-Derived Functional Imaging for Predicting Disease Progression in COPD
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-11053533 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to use advanced CT scans to better understand how COPD progresses, so that patients can get more personalized treatment plans and support, especially in the early stages of the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $349,648 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL169869-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053533 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those in the early stages of the disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with advanced COPD or those who do not have a diagnosis of COPD may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the prediction of disease progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using advanced CT imaging techniques. It aims to develop new metrics that can more accurately assess the severity and risk of progression of COPD, especially in its early stages. By analyzing changes in lung volume during breathing through innovative CT-derived ventilation methods, the study seeks to provide better tools for early intervention and management of COPD. Patients may benefit from more personalized treatment plans based on these improved predictions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more effective interventions for patients with COPD, potentially improving their quality of life and reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for assessing lung function, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castillo, Edward — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Castillo, Edward
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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.