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This trial compares two common IV fluids—normal saline and balanced crystalloid—to see which one leads to better recovery in people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants receive one of the fluids during their hospital stay, and their neurological outc…

This study looks at a new way to treat severe brain bleeds caused by aneurysms. Instead of coiling the whole aneurysm, doctors will only coil the dome (the bulging part). The goal is to see if this lowers the risk of re-bleeding and improves recovery. The study will enroll 30 adu…

This study tests whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for 6 months can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking and improve liver health. Researchers will compare the probiotic to a placebo in 60 adults who drink heavily. The goal …

This early-stage trial tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), which uses electric pulses to destroy tumor cells, combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine or FOLFIRINOX). The study includes 20 adults with stage III pancreatic cancer that hasn't …

This study tests a new way to treat advanced pancreatic cancer by combining two approaches: a drug called nivolumab that helps the immune system fight cancer, and a procedure called irreversible electroporation that uses electric pulses to destroy tumor cells. The goal is to see …

Researchers at the University of Louisville are studying children who have a cervical spinal cord injury that happened before or during birth. The study combines activity-based recovery training, which uses tasks like stepping and standing, with transcutaneous spinal cord stimula…

This study is testing whether it is safe to avoid giving the steroid dexamethasone before, during, and for three weeks after brain metastasis surgery. The goal is to see if patients can avoid the side effects of steroids without needing extra rescue doses. The trial will enroll 3…

This study compares two ways to clean the area before placing a temporary bladder catheter: Betadine (the current standard) versus sterile water. Researchers want to see if sterile water leads to fewer bacteria in the urine and less pain during the procedure. About 148 adults who…

This study tests if a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation can improve blood pressure control in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers will place electrodes on the skin over the spinal cord and stimulate different sites to see which works best. The goal is to help p…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with breathing exercises, can improve lung function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. About 36 adults will be split into three groups: breathing training alone, stimulation alone, or bo…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. The device is placed on the skin, so no surgery is needed. Twenty adults with Parkinson's who can walk at l…

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator, combined with breathing exercises, can improve respiratory function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with neck-level injuries will undergo 16 weeks of training while using the device. Researchers will meas…

This study tests a new way to treat eating disorders by personalizing therapy based on each person's most troubling symptoms. Researchers use smartphone surveys to map individual symptom patterns, then match participants to specific therapy modules. The goal is to see if this tai…

This study looks at how healthy adults judge distances and heights of objects while walking. Participants will estimate where things are before and after moving. The goal is to learn more about how our brains process space during motion, which could help understand vision problem…

This study aims to collect normal measurements from the esophagus and stomach in 40 healthy adults aged 18-85. Participants will undergo two quick, FDA-approved tests during a standard upper endoscopy to measure muscle function and tissue health. The data will help doctors better…

This study is building a large database of 3000 people with gastroparesis, a condition that causes nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Researchers will follow patients over time to see how different treatments—like nerve stimulation, immunotherapy, or pyloric therapies—affect the…

This study looks at whether adding green spaces, like trees and parks, to neighborhoods can improve heart health and overall well-being. Researchers will follow 835 adults aged 30-70 living in Louisville, measuring things like artery stiffness, blood pressure, and body compositio…