Advanced imaging techniques for understanding knee joint health
Core C: Imaging Core
This study is looking at new ways to take better pictures of your knee to help us understand how changes in the knee can cause pain, especially if you have osteoarthritis, so that we can find better ways to diagnose and treat you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056743 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the quality and analysis of knee imaging using advanced techniques such as MRI, dual energy CT, and weight-bearing CT. By ensuring high-quality images and rigorous data analysis, the project aims to enhance our understanding of how structural changes in the knee relate to joint pain, particularly in osteoarthritis. Patients will benefit from the insights gained through these imaging modalities, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment options. The Imaging Core will oversee the entire imaging process, ensuring that the data collected is reliable and useful for ongoing research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing knee pain, particularly those diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients without knee pain or those with conditions unrelated to knee joint health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients suffering from knee joint pain and osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing advanced imaging techniques has shown promise in enhancing our understanding of joint diseases, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nevitt, Michael C — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Nevitt, Michael C
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.