Application for MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound

Application for MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound

(CHMC Ref. Id: 2009-0405)

Overview:

This technology provides systems and methods for using Magnetic Resonance (MR) image-guided delivery of focused ultrasound energy to reduce the amount of visceral fat in a patient as a therapeutic for the treatment of multiple disease conditions linked to the accumulation of visceral fat. 

Applications:

• Non-invasive, non-surgical intervention
• Disease treatment and prevention

Advantages:

• Technology is straightforward
• Non-invasive
• Focused ultrasound can destroy tissue deep within the body without damaging more superficial tissue
• Process can be repeated as needed

Patent Information:

• Patent Applications Pending

Cincinnati Children's Lead Inventor:

Chuck Dumoulin, Ph.D.