A software platform to automatically screen for vertebral compression fractures.
Official title: Software Platform for Automatic, Opportunistic Screening of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Funded at Biosensics, LLC · NIH-10910146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online tool that looks at spine CT scans to help doctors find patients who might be at risk for spine fractures, so they can catch and treat these issues earlier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biosensics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $986,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AG084327-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults or individuals with risk factors for osteoporosis who have undergone CT imaging of the spine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone CT imaging of the spine or do not have risk factors for osteoporosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a cloud-based platform that analyzes CT images of the spine to identify patients at risk for vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). By automatically reviewing non-investigated spine CT studies, the platform flags cases where osteoporosis or vertebrae at risk for fracture are detected. Clinicians will receive prompts to consider further screening for VCFs, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment. This innovative approach seeks to address the underdiagnosis of VCFs, which often go unnoticed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and treatment of vertebral compression fractures, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using automated imaging analysis for detecting various medical conditions, indicating a promising approach for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Biosensics, LLC
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaziri, Ashkan — Biosensics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Vaziri, Ashkan
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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.