Understanding how the musculoskeletal system works and its disorders
Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research
This study is looking at how our bones, muscles, and tissues work together and how things like aging and injuries can lead to problems like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, with the hope of finding new ways to help people stay healthy and active.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11026346 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, muscles, and connective tissues, and how it functions both mechanically and biologically. It aims to explore the interactions between physical forces and biological signals that affect health and disease in this system. By studying the effects of aging and injury on musculoskeletal health, the research seeks to identify mechanisms that lead to conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to new therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or those recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with acute injuries that do not involve the musculoskeletal system or those without any musculoskeletal conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, enhancing patient quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding musculoskeletal health through similar interdisciplinary approaches, indicating potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elliott, Dawn M — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Elliott, Dawn M
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.