University Of Missouri-columbia

This study tested a simple, low-cost approach for keratoconus and corneal ectasia: taking riboflavin (vitamin B2) pills and getting 15 minutes of natural sunlight daily. The goal was to strengthen the cornea and prevent vision loss, similar to a $3,000 laser procedure. The study …

This study looked at whether a negative pressure ventilator (a machine that helps you breathe by creating suction around your chest) works as well as the standard positive pressure ventilator for people hospitalized with sudden breathing failure due to high carbon dioxide levels.…

This small pilot study tested whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with a thinking-strategies training program could help people who had a stroke more than six months ago perform everyday activities better. Eleven participants were enrolled to see if the …

This study tested a special pacifier that plays a lullaby when a baby sucks correctly, helping premature infants with chronic lung disease learn to feed by mouth. About 33 babies born before 33 weeks were split into two groups: one used the lullaby pacifier, the other did not. Th…

This study aimed to see if taking omega-3 supplements before and after major heart surgery could lower the chance of confusion (delirium) in patients aged 65 and older. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early after enrolling only one person. Because it e…

This study tested whether high-dose fish oil supplements could improve nerve function in older adults with prediabetes and early signs of diabetic neuropathy. The trial planned to enroll 40 people aged 55–80, giving them either fish oil or a placebo for six months. However, the s…

This study aimed to see if applying a numbing gel (benzocaine) before a lidocaine injection could reduce pain during IUD insertion. It planned to compare different combinations of numbing medicines and placebos in adults 18 and older. However, the trial was terminated early after…

This study looked at two ways to do reverse shoulder replacement surgery. The goal was to see if cutting a specific tendon (the conjoint tendon) helps patients move their hand behind their back better after surgery. The study planned to include 26 adults getting their first rever…