Virtual Treatment Planning for Peripheral Pulmonary Artery Narrowing
Uncertainty aware virtual treatment planning for peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis
This project creates computer models to help doctors plan better treatments for babies and children with narrowed arteries in their lungs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11116905 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Congenital heart disease, which includes narrowed pulmonary arteries, is a serious condition for many babies. When these narrowings are in the smaller, outer parts of the lung arteries, they are especially hard to treat effectively with current methods. Our goal is to build advanced computer simulations that can predict the best way to treat these narrowings, whether through surgery or other procedures. These virtual plans will help doctors make more informed decisions, aiming for better and more predictable outcomes for young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for infants and children diagnosed with congenital heart disease, specifically those with peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis.
Not a fit: Patients without peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis or other forms of congenital heart disease would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and personalized treatment plans for children with peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, potentially reducing complications and improving long-term health.
How similar studies have performed: While current treatments for peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis often have unpredictable outcomes, this approach of using advanced computational modeling for treatment planning is a novel strategy.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marsden, Alison L — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Marsden, Alison L
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.