University Of Louisville
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Louisville, explained in plain language.
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Shorter antibiotics after appendectomy may be just as effective
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal works as well as a longer course. It included adults with simple or complex appendicitis. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and still cure the infection.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Antibiotic after surgery fails to prove pain relief for endometriosis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether taking a low dose of the antibiotic metronidazole for 14 days after endometriosis surgery could lower pain. It included 78 women aged 18-50 scheduled for surgery. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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What sets off MS Flare-Ups? scientists investigate stress and hormones
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how stress, hormonal cycles, illness, and missed medications might affect when symptoms appear or get worse in women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS). Researchers planned to track 80 women over time, recording daily symptom changes. The stu…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Knee replacement study tests new alignment method, but stalls after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using a patient's healthy knee as a guide for aligning a new knee joint during replacement surgery leads to better results than the standard method. Researchers planned to compare two groups of people with arthritis in one knee, using CT scans to plan t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC