Creating a special nail to help bones heal faster after fractures
Development of a Piezoelectric Intramedullary Nail for Enhanced Fracture Healing
This study is testing a special type of nail for fixing broken bones that uses movement to help bones heal faster and better, and it's designed for people with femoral fractures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Evoke Medical, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10759862 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a unique intramedullary nail that uses piezoelectric technology to enhance the healing of bone fractures. The nail generates electrical stimulation from the movement of the patient, which can promote bone growth and help track the healing process. By integrating this technology into a modular design, the researchers aim to improve recovery outcomes for patients with femoral fractures. The project builds on previous successful studies with similar devices in spinal fusion, indicating a promising approach to fracture healing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have sustained femoral fractures and are seeking innovative treatment options to enhance their healing process.
Not a fit: Patients with fractures that do not involve the femur or those who are not suitable for surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective healing of bone fractures, reducing recovery time for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using piezoelectric technology in spinal fusion have shown success, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for fracture healing.
Where this research is happening
Lawrence, United States
- Evoke Medical, LLC — Lawrence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lapierre, Leighton — Evoke Medical, LLC
- Study coordinator: Lapierre, Leighton
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.