Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center In New Orleans
Clinical trials sponsored by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center In New Orleans, explained in plain language.
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New jawbone graft technique tested for stronger dental implants
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a specific method for widening a thin jawbone to prepare it for dental implants. Doctors used a two-layer graft made from processed human and cow bone, covered with a dissolvable membrane. They followed 15 patients for 6-9 months to measure how much new bone gre…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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No more needles? study tests painless dental numbing machine
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a needle-free machine that uses a gentle electrical current to numb teeth, comparing it to the standard needle and syringe method. Twenty adult dental patients tried both methods to see which caused less pain and anxiety. The goal was to find a more comfortable …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC