Robotic hip augmentation for osteoporotic bones with biomechanical planning
Official title: Robotic Augmentation of Osteoporotic Hip with Biomechanical Planning
Funded at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · NIH-11428510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A team will test a robotic, computer-guided way to strengthen the hip bone in people with osteoporosis to reduce the risk of fracture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fayetteville, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $572,676 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EB039699-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11428510 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with osteoporosis at high risk of hip fracture who are candidates for augmentation procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without osteoporosis or those not considered high-risk for hip fracture may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a surgical planning and robotic-assisted system to precisely augment the proximal femur in patients with osteoporosis. It will use biomechanical analysis to determine how much augmentation is needed and how it should be applied during a minimally invasive procedure. The goal is to verify feasibility in a clinical setting by simulating planning, performing augmentation, and checking results in a single patient visit. The work builds on prior studies and seeks to translate biomechanical planning into a practical intraoperative tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lower hip fracture risk and improve recovery for osteoporotic patients.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary clinical cases suggest that careful planning and precise augmentation can improve outcomes, but broader evidence is needed and this project tests feasibility.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Armand, Mehran — University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- Study coordinator: Armand, Mehran
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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.