Developing a 3D imaging system to improve spinal and pelvic procedures
Official title: Commercialization readiness for a 3D image guidance system to support interventional procedures in the spine and pelvis
Funded at Rivanna Medical, INC. · NIH-10709021 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new 3D imaging system to help doctors perform safer and more precise procedures for people with chronic back pain, making it easier for patients to get the care they need without relying on long-term use of pain medications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rivanna Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $342,003 |
| NIH project number | 5SB1AR082178-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10709021 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic back pain who are currently receiving or considering interventional procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic pain or those who are not candidates for interventional procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a 3D image guidance system designed to enhance the accuracy and safety of interventional procedures in the spine and pelvis. By addressing the limitations of current fluoroscopic methods, the project aims to provide a more accessible and effective alternative for pain management, particularly for patients suffering from chronic back pain. The approach involves developing a system that can be utilized in outpatient settings, potentially reducing the reliance on long-term opioid therapies. The goal is to improve patient outcomes while minimizing the risks associated with opioid use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective pain management options for patients with chronic back pain.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing innovative imaging technologies for pain management, suggesting that this approach could be viable.
Where this research is happening
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Rivanna Medical, INC.
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mauldin, Frank William — Rivanna Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mauldin, Frank William
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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.