Loyola University

This study tests whether a daily cranberry extract pill can change the bacteria in the bladder to reduce sudden urges and frequent bathroom trips in women who do not have leakage. Researchers will compare bacteria samples and symptom scores before and after 12 weeks of treatment.…

This study tested whether showing people a photo of their new knee right after surgery helps them regain movement faster. 59 adults having knee replacement were randomly assigned to get a photo or not. Researchers measured knee bending at 6 weeks to see if the photo group did bet…

This study tested whether a core-strengthening workout could reduce physical strain and pain for surgeons doing long vaginal prolapse surgeries. Eighteen surgeons (residents, fellows, and attendings) were assigned to either the exercise program or usual routine. The exercises, bo…

This study compares pelvic muscle and nerve function in women with chronic pelvic pain to those without it. Researchers will measure muscle tone, tenderness, contraction, relaxation, and electrical activity. The goal is to understand how these functions differ, which may lead to …

This pilot study tested whether giving very small amounts of human milk by mouth to preterm infants (born 22-34 weeks) starting at 3 days old is practical and acceptable. 14 babies received up to 1 mL of milk after each care session until they could feed on their own. The study m…

This completed study looked at whether the amount of energy people burn through daily activity is linked to body weight and diabetes risk. Researchers measured activity levels in 2500 Black adults from Ghana, South Africa, Seychelles, Jamaica, and the US. They tracked weight chan…

This study looked at whether telling doctors how involved Spanish-speaking patients want to be in medical decisions improves their care experience. About 106 patients at a Loyola clinic completed a survey about their preferred role in decision-making. Half of the doctors saw thos…