Cardiff Healthcare Innovation Ltd
Title: Reducing Motion in Clinical Imaging Through Patient Feedback
Research Area: Human Movement and Performance Measurement / Reality Capture, 3D Modelling and Virtual Simulation / 3D Printing and Prototyping
Partner: Cardiff Healthcare Innovation Ltd
Project outline
Project outline
In collaboration with Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) and the Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), Cardiff Healthcare Innovation Ltd partnered with ATiC to develop a patient feedback system aimed at addressing the challenge of patient movement during clinical imaging procedures such as MRI, CT, and PET scans. Head movement during scans—especially brain imaging—can degrade image quality, often requiring repeat scans.
Traditional solutions like motion capture systems or immobilisation masks are either costly, time-consuming, or uncomfortable for patients.
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To overcome these limitations, the team developed a simple, low-cost motion detection system that provides real-time feedback to patients, enabling them to self-regulate movement during scans.
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- Co-designed, developed and evaluated a motion detection hardware and software system to provide real-time feedback to patients.
- Conducted verification testing to demonstrate the system’s effectiveness in reducing head motion across different imaging modalities.
- Researched MRI-safe materials and conducted thermal comfort testing to ensure the device was both safe and comfortable for users.
- Contributed to the ergonomic design of the feedback system, focusing on user interaction and material selection.
Impact:
The project delivered a working prototype and supporting data to validate its effectiveness—laying the groundwork for a scalable, licensable product that could enhance imaging outcomes across healthcare settings.
