Improving understanding and treatment of arthritis and related diseases
The UNC Core Center for Clinical Research: Methodology Core
This study is all about learning more about how osteoarthritis and similar conditions develop and finding the best ways to treat them, so we can help patients feel better and improve their quality of life.
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-10928433 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of how osteoarthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases develop and progress, as well as identifying the best treatment strategies. The Methodology Core at the University of North Carolina provides advanced resources and expertise in areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical trials to optimize studies related to these conditions. By fostering collaborations and training researchers, this initiative aims to improve the quality of clinical research and ultimately benefit patients suffering from these diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis or other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to arthritis or musculoskeletal diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved outcomes for patients with arthritis and related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving treatment approaches for arthritis through innovative clinical studies, indicating that this methodology could also yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Todd a — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Todd a
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.