Improving treatments for arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases
The UNC Core Center for Clinical Research: Phenotyping and Precision Medicine Resource Core
This study is all about improving how we understand and treat conditions like osteoarthritis by creating a detailed database that helps doctors find the best personalized treatments for different groups of patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928434 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the design and execution of clinical studies related to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, particularly osteoarthritis. It aims to develop a comprehensive dataset that will help identify subgroups within these diseases, allowing for more personalized treatment approaches. The project will also provide consultative services to researchers, facilitating advanced phenotyping and precision medicine analyses. By collaborating with other research centers, it seeks to improve understanding and management of these complex conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis or other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to rheumatic or musculoskeletal diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and individualized treatments for patients suffering from arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using advanced phenotyping and precision medicine approaches in similar conditions, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Amanda E — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Amanda E
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.