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 is as good 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 May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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What sets off MS Flare-Ups? researchers investigate stress and hormones
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how stress, hormonal cycles, illness, and missed medications might affect when symptoms of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS) appear or get worse. It involved 80 women diagnosed with RR-MS. The goal was to understand timing patterns, not to test a…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:24 UTC
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Knee replacement study halted after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using the alignment of a patient's healthy knee (instead of the arthritic one) during knee replacement surgery leads to better results. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. The approach re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC