HUMANS

This study tests whether a special gel (hyaluronic acid) can help regrow bone lost to severe gum disease, compared to another gel (enamel matrix derivative) or standard cleaning alone. Sixty adults with deep gum pockets will receive a non-surgical deep cleaning plus one of the ge…

This study tests whether a structured 6-8 week exercise and education program, started soon after a hospital stay for a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs), can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms like shortness of breath. About 160 adults at higher risk for lo…

This study tests whether a special type of lighting that changes throughout the day can improve sleep, daily rhythms, and well-being in frail older adults (65+) staying in the hospital. Researchers will measure changes in melatonin levels and sleep patterns. The goal is to help p…

This study tests if giving C-section babies bacteria from their mother can help restore their gut health to be more like babies born vaginally. About 100 healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacterial product for one or four weeks. Researchers will compare their gut bacteria…

This study looks at medical records from 15,000 people with chronic liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis. Researchers want to see how these liver problems are linked to other diseases and how they progress over time. No new treatments are being tested—the goa…

This study looks at how the information given to mothers about labor induction affects their childbirth experience. Researchers will also examine if social media plays a role. The study involves 50 women with planned labor induction and uses questionnaires to measure their experi…