St. Louis University

This study tests if a special gel, Prontosan, applied to the skin during shoulder replacement surgery, can reduce bacteria that might cause infections. It involves 60 men having shoulder replacement. Researchers will compare bacteria growth in those who get the gel versus those w…

This study tests whether applying a bisphosphonate drug directly to the surgical site can lower the chance of a giant cell tumor of bone returning. About 120 adults with a first-time tumor in an arm or leg will be randomly assigned to receive either standard surgery alone or surg…

This study is for men aged 18-85 with both low testosterone and moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease. Researchers want to see if an oral testosterone pill called JATENZO can safely raise testosterone levels and improve red blood cell counts, muscle strength, and sexual funct…

This study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid methylprednisolone to standard pain treatment can lower pain and reduce the need for opioids after ACL repair surgery. About 90 people aged 13 to 50 having ACL repair will participate. The goal is to improve pain contr…

This study tests whether adding a non-opioid painkiller (ketorolac) to standard opioid pain medicine can reduce the amount of opioids needed after preventive thigh bone surgery. The surgery is for patients with cancer that has spread to the thigh bone but who do not have a broken…

This study looks at whether using the Headspace mindfulness app before surgery or chemoradiation can help people with endometrial or cervical cancer use fewer opioid painkillers. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or not. The goal is to see if mindful…

This study tests a web-based training course for youth sport coaches. The goal is to see if the course helps coaches learn more about common sports injuries and how to prevent them with specific warm-up exercises. About 200 coaches of soccer, basketball, football, or volleyball w…