Our mission is to improve quality of life through precision medicine. By integrating advanced surgical techniques with high-integrity clinical research, we provide our community with access to the next generation of orthopedic care.
Research Location
EquiHealth (Durham)
About EquiHealth Research - Durham
Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, EquiHealth Research is dedicated to the future of musculoskeletal health. As a specialized partner within the Eximia Research network, we focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge orthopedic science and the patients who need it most.
A Specialized Partnership with EmergeOrtho
EquiHealth Research conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a diverse range of musculoskeletal indications. We specialize in identifying advanced treatments that reduce recovery time and improve surgical outcomes.
What distinguishes EquiHealth Research is our direct collaboration with EmergeOrtho (Triangle Region). This partnership allows us to conduct research in real-world clinical settings, led by board-certified surgeons and specialists who are already leaders in their fields.
Our team is led by David Musante, MD, FAAOS, the President of EmergeOrtho Durham. With over 15 years of experience as an investigator in FDA clinical trials, Dr. Musante brings unparalleled expertise in spinal surgery and disc replacement to our research program. Under his leadership, EquiHealth ensures that every study is executed with the highest ethical standards and medical precision.
Therapeutic Areas
Our research studies are focused on orthopedic-related advancements. We also conduct clinical trials in other therapeutic areas.
Spine & Back Care
Artificial Disc Replacement: Leading research into cervical and lumbar disc innovation.
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Investigating surgical techniques designed to reduce trauma and speed up patient recovery.
Degenerative Disorders: Clinical trials for spinal stenosis, disc herniation, and chronic back pain.
Joint Reconstruction & Sports Medicine
Total Joint Replacement: Advancing the future of hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Biomechanical Analysis: Using 3D scanning and advanced modeling to improve the precision of orthopedic implants.
Sports Injuries: Researching new regenerative therapies and surgical repairs for ligament and tendon injuries.
Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Health
Osteoarthritis: Investigating new pain management therapies and joint preservation techniques.
Trauma & Fracture Repair: Clinical studies focused on innovative materials and methods for bone healing.
Healthy Volunteer Research: Essential studies that help establish medical benchmarks for movement and joint health.
What to Expect
At EquiHealth, we believe the best research results come from a supportive, patient-first environment. When you participate in a study at our Durham facility, you are more than a volunteer—you are a partner in discovery.
- Expert Medical Oversight: Participants receive close monitoring and care from the same EmergeOrtho Southpoint orthopedic specialists that North Carolina families have trusted for decades.
- Access to Innovation: Gain early access to new medical devices, surgical techniques, and therapies that may not yet be available in standard orthopedic practices.
- Comprehensive Evaluations at No Cost: All study-related evaluations, imaging (such as MRIs or X-rays), and care are provided at no cost to you.
- Flexible & Voluntary: Your safety is our priority. Participation is always voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time for any reason.
- Travel & Time Compensation: Most of our studies offer compensation for your time and travel expenses related to your research visits.
Our Current Studies Include
Alzheimer's Studies → Blood Clot → Cholesterol → Diabetic Foot Ulcer → Flu Prevention → Hidradenitis Suppurativa → Hypertension → Migraine → Obesity → Obesity Research Study → Obesity with Diabetes Type 2 → Osteoarthritis of Knee → Pain Management → Parkinson's Disease → Post-Op Pain → Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) / Flu Vaccine → Rotator Cuff Injury → Surgical Device → Type 2 Diabetes → Weight Loss →