Using infrared thermal imaging to map brain function during awake surgery
High-resolution Infrared Thermal Imaging (ITI) for Simultaneous Functional Mapping of the Entire Craniotomy in Awake Patients
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-10984473
This study is exploring a new way to see how the brain works during surgery by using special infrared cameras to track temperature changes while patients do tasks, which could help doctors better locate important areas in the brain for people having surgery for gliomas.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10984473 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel method for mapping brain function during awake neurosurgery using high-resolution infrared thermal imaging. By monitoring changes in brain temperature while patients perform tasks, researchers aim to create detailed functional maps of the brain. This approach seeks to improve upon traditional methods that have lower resolution and can provoke seizures. The study will focus on patients undergoing surgery for gliomas, allowing for safer and more effective localization of critical brain areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with gliomas who require awake neurosurgery for tumor removal.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions other than gliomas or those who are not candidates for awake neurosurgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced neurological deficits for patients undergoing brain surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data from similar approaches in motor and language mapping has shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this novel method.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PARRISH, TODD B — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: PARRISH, TODD B
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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