Developing software to analyze skeletal movement and implants

Multi-modal Tracking of In Vivo Skeletal Structures and Implants

['FUNDING_R01'] · RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · NIH-10807048

This study is working on new software to help doctors better understand how joints move in people with conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis, using special imaging techniques to track changes over time.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10807048 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to create advanced, open-source software that will improve the analysis of skeletal movement, particularly in patients with musculoskeletal disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis. By utilizing various imaging techniques such as biplane videoradiography and computed tomography, the project will quantitatively measure how joints function and change due to aging or injury. The goal is to standardize the software used in laboratories to enhance collaboration and efficiency in studying skeletal kinematics.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or those recovering from joint injuries.

Not a fit: Patients without musculoskeletal disorders or those who do not require imaging analysis of skeletal structures may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using imaging techniques for analyzing skeletal movement, but this approach aims to standardize and improve the existing methods.

Where this research is happening

PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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