University Of Louisville

This pilot study tested a new personalized therapy approach against the current gold-standard treatment for eating disorders. Researchers enrolled 80 adults with various eating disorders to see if treatment tailored to each person's specific symptom patterns works better than sta…

This study aimed to find out which of two bone graft putties works better to preserve jawbone after a tooth is pulled, preparing the site for a future dental implant. It involved 30 adults who needed a tooth extracted and an implant. Researchers compared a human-derived putty aga…

This study compared two surgical techniques to cover receding gums. Twenty-four patients with gum recession received a gum graft using donor tissue. Half also received an added biological gel. Researchers measured how well the gums healed and covered the exposed tooth roots over …

This study tested whether taking a dietary supplement called carnosine could protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution on their heart and blood vessels. About 300 adults from the Louisville area with naturally low carnosine levels took either carnosine or a placebo…

This study tested whether sending brief, supportive text messages could help reduce thoughts and urges related to self-harm in LGBTQ+ adults. Researchers enrolled 55 participants who had experienced these thoughts recently. Half received affirming text messages for two weeks, whi…

This small, completed study explored whether a specific type of talk therapy could improve both mental and physical health. It tested Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT), which helps people manage repetitive negative thoughts, in nine low-income adults with mi…