Tufts University

This study tests whether giving people free boxes of fruits and vegetables along with nutrition tips can help manage conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. About 300 adults from three Mississippi counties with high poverty and health disparities will take par…

This study tests whether a whitening serum (Crest Daily Whitening Serum) can reduce dry mouth and bad breath in 27 adults who already have these issues. Participants use the product for one week and report changes in dryness and breath odor. The goal is symptom relief, not a cure…

This study planned to test whether photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) could reduce nerve pain and improve sensation in one woman after mastectomy. The participant would have received 6 weeks of treatment while researchers measured pain, touch, strength, and quality of l…

This pilot study tested whether taking vitamin K supplements for 6 months could improve knee function in 37 adults aged 50+ with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis and low vitamin K levels. Participants received either 1 mg of vitamin K or a placebo daily. The goal was to gathe…

This study looks at whether providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling can help vulnerable lung cancer patients eat better, manage treatment side effects, and improve their quality of life. About 270 patients from diverse and underserved backgrounds will take par…

This study tests whether a toothpaste containing arginine can improve dry mouth (xerostomia) by changing the acidity of saliva and the types of bacteria in the mouth. About 70 adults who take medications that cause dry mouth will use the toothpaste for 12 weeks. Researchers will …

This study looks at how well bone heals after a sinus lift procedure for dental implants. Ten adults needing a sinus lift will receive either a mix of their own bone and a bone substitute, or the substitute alone. Researchers will check bone healing after 4 months using scans and…

This study checks on people who took part in a 2-year calorie restriction trial about 10 years ago. Researchers want to see if the diet changes led to lasting improvements in health and aging. About 216 adults are being followed to measure biological age and overall health.

This study reviews 240 patient records from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to see if the reasons for removing first molars changed between 2005 and 2018. Researchers measured bone loss around extracted teeth and looked at other factors like gum disease and tooth decay…

This study aimed to see if people can feel a virtual hand as their own when it is controlled by their real hand. Researchers planned to test 30 right-handed adults with simple and complex hand movements in virtual reality. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enro…