University Of Louisville

This study compared two different bone graft materials used to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Thirty patients had a tooth extracted, and doctors filled the socket with one of two putty-like graft materials to help the bone heal. After four months, they measured how…

This pilot study tested a new personalized therapy approach against the current gold-standard treatment for eating disorders. Researchers enrolled 80 adults with various eating disorders to see if treatment tailored to each person's specific symptom patterns works better than sta…

This study compared two surgical techniques to cover receding gums. Twenty-four patients with gum recession received a gum graft using donor tissue. Half also received an added biological gel. Researchers measured how well the gums healed and covered the exposed tooth roots over …

This study tested whether taking a dietary supplement called carnosine could protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution on their heart and blood vessels. About 300 adults from the Louisville area with naturally low carnosine levels took either carnosine or a placebo…

This study tested whether brief, daily text messages could help reduce thoughts of self-harm among LGBTQ+ adults. Researchers enrolled 55 participants who had experienced recent self-harm thoughts or behaviors. Half received twice-daily affirming messages for two weeks, while the…

This small, completed study explored whether a specific type of talk therapy could improve both mental and physical health. It tested Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RFCBT), which helps people manage repetitive negative thoughts, in nine low-income adults with mi…