Development of a two-phase rehabilitation support system for oral hypofunction using MRI

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20H04051
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 59010:Rehabilitation science-related
• Research Institution: Kyoto University
• Principal Investigator: Nakai Ryusuke 京都大学, 人と社会の未来研究院, 特定准教授 (10576234)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 柳澤 邦昭 神戸大学, 人文学研究科, 准教授 (10722332) ; 浅野 孝平 大阪総合保育大学, 児童保育学部, 教授 (50713319)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 顎口腔機能 / MRI / 画像処理

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Imaging protocols for the maxillofacial region and the brain were optimized and an imaging program was constructed using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. In addition, a computer system was developed to automatically process data and measure valid parameters for the acquired images. As a result of analysis of maxillofacial region and brain data using the developed MR imaging and data processing methods, we found relationships between the condition of the mandible area and symptoms and brain changes. This study may contribute to the future development of rehabilitation assistance research. This study may contribute to the future development of the rehabilitation assistance research field.

Free Research Field

生体医工学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

顎口腔機能が悪化することは、運動機能や認知機能にも大きく悪影響を与えることが示されている。本研究では、本問題のリハビリに役立つMRIデータを用いた要因に関する分析やデータ処理等システムを開発することを目的とした。結果として要因間の関係性やデータを高速に処理可能なシステムおよびリハビリに有用な情報を得た。本研究の成果は、将来的には、顎口腔機能低下のメカニズムの解明やリハビリ支援領域の発展に役立つと考えている。