Using ultrasound to enhance stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis
Official title: Ultrasound Stimulated Chondrogenic Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Funded at Lab to Pharmacy LLC · NIH-10701506 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new way to help people with osteoarthritis by using a mix of stem cell therapy and ultrasound to see if it can better repair damaged cartilage and reduce pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lab to Pharmacy LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Annville, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $319,267 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AR082729-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10701506 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from osteoarthritis, particularly those with cartilage damage in their joints.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with osteoarthritis who do not have cartilage damage or those who are not suitable for stem cell therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel approach to treating osteoarthritis by combining stem cell therapy with ultrasound stimulation. The study aims to determine the best type of stem cells for cartilage repair and how ultrasound can enhance their effectiveness. It involves laboratory experiments to assess stem cell differentiation and the application of these cells in cartilage defects, followed by testing in an animal model. Patients may benefit from a new treatment that could repair damaged cartilage and alleviate pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a groundbreaking therapy that repairs cartilage and improves mobility for osteoarthritis patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the combination of stem cell therapy and ultrasound is a relatively novel approach, there have been encouraging results in related studies exploring tissue regeneration techniques.
Where this research is happening
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Lab to Pharmacy LLC
Annville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anaganti, Suresh — Lab to Pharmacy LLC
- Study coordinator: Anaganti, Suresh
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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.