Tufts University

This is a small pilot study to gather information needed for a larger future trial. It aims to see if taking a daily vitamin K supplement for six months can help improve leg function in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis who have low vitamin K levels. Researchers wi…

This study compares two bone graft mixtures used to build up the upper jawbone before placing dental implants. Researchers are testing whether adding a patient's own bone to a standard animal-derived graft leads to better healing after 4 months. They are measuring bone volume and…

This study is testing whether providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to vulnerable lung cancer patients can help them feel better during treatment. It aims to see if this support improves their diet, reduces treatment side effects, and enhances their overall …

This study is testing whether a Crest whitening serum gel can help reduce feelings of dry mouth and bad breath over one week of use. It involves 27 adults who have dry mouth caused by their regular medications. Researchers will measure changes by asking participants to rate their…

This study planned to see if a special light therapy could help reduce nerve pain and improve skin sensation for one woman after breast removal surgery. The participant would have used a light device at home for six weeks. Researchers would have measured changes in pain, touch se…

This study is testing whether a toothpaste containing arginine can improve the oral environment for people with dry mouth caused by medications. Seventy adults who take at least two medications known to cause dry mouth will use the toothpaste for 12 weeks. Researchers will measur…

This study aimed to understand how people experience 'embodiment'—the feeling that a virtual hand is their own—in a virtual reality (VR) environment. Researchers planned to test healthy adults to see if adding synchronized touch to what they see (visio-tactile stimulation) makes …

This study is checking back on people who were in a trial 10-15 years ago where some ate fewer calories for two years. Researchers want to see if that period of calorie restriction led to any lasting improvements in health, aging, and physical function. They are measuring many he…

This study looks back at 14 years of dental records to see if the reasons for pulling first molars have changed. Researchers at Tufts University want to know if dentists are now extracting these teeth earlier, when the surrounding bone and gum problems are less severe. The goal i…