Using ultrasound sensors to improve MRI and PET/CT imaging accuracy
Official title: Ultrasound-based sensors for the fusion and motion correction of MRI and PET/CT data
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10092861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how combining ultrasound sensors with MRI and PET/CT scans can make medical images clearer and more accurate, which could help doctors better detect and treat cancers and other health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $1,342,160 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EB030470-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10092861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing imaging for cancer diagnosis or treatment who may benefit from enhanced imaging accuracy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require imaging or those with conditions that do not involve MRI or PET/CT scans may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of medical imaging by integrating ultrasound-based sensors with MRI and PET/CT data. The approach involves using these sensors to correct motion artifacts and improve the fusion of images from different modalities, which can lead to better diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients may benefit from more precise imaging that can help in the detection and monitoring of cancers and other conditions. The methodology includes advanced imaging techniques and software algorithms to combine data from various scans effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cancer diagnoses and improved treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in improving imaging techniques through the integration of different modalities, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madore, Bruno — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Madore, Bruno
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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.