Evaluating bone health after nerve injuries and rehabilitation
Official title: Imaging Strategies to Evaluate Bone Health After Nerve Injury Repair and Rehabilitation
Funded at VA San Diego Healthcare System · NIH-11010762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how nerve injuries can impact bone health and strength in veterans, aiming to find better ways to help those recovering from nerve damage by using advanced imaging to see how their bones change after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004518-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans or individuals who have experienced peripheral nerve injuries and are undergoing rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no history of nerve injury or those who do not require rehabilitation for nerve damage may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how nerve injuries affect bone health and strength, particularly in veterans. It focuses on understanding the relationship between nerve damage and bone integrity, using advanced imaging techniques to assess changes in bone structure and density after nerve repair and rehabilitation. By exploring these connections, the research aims to improve treatment strategies for patients suffering from nerve injuries and their systemic effects on bone health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for assessing and enhancing bone health in patients recovering from nerve injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using imaging techniques to evaluate bone health in various conditions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Sameer B. — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Shah, Sameer B.
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.