University Of Louisville

This study involved 24 adults with receding gums to see if adding an enamel protein to a standard gum graft procedure improves results. The standard method uses a tissue graft placed under the gum with a small tunnel. Half the participants also got the enamel protein. Researchers…

This study tested two different bone graft putties—one made from donated human bone and one synthetic—to see which better preserves the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Thirty adults who needed a tooth removed and planned to get a dental implant took part. After 4 months, the res…

This study tests whether the dietary supplement carnosine can protect against the harmful effects of air pollution. Researchers will give 299 adults either carnosine or a placebo and measure markers of oxidative stress and heart health. The goal is to see if this natural antioxid…

This study tested a virtual program called FED-F that helps people with anorexia nervosa face their fears about food, weight gain, body sensations, and social situations. The goal is to prevent relapse after intensive treatment. The study included 70 adults who had recently compl…

Children with spinal cord injury often struggle to sit upright because their trunk muscles are paralyzed. Researchers are testing a device that sends electrical pulses through the skin to the spinal cord, called transcutaneous spinal stimulation, to see if it can improve sitting …

Researchers at the University of Louisville are testing whether combining activity-based locomotor training with non-invasive spinal stimulation can improve sitting posture and trunk control in children with chronic spinal cord injuries. The trial enrolls 14 children, ages 3 to 1…

This study tested a self-guided smartphone program for women with disordered eating. Twenty women used their phones to track eating habits for two weeks, then received two personalized treatment modules. Researchers checked if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce s…

This study tested whether a vaginal suppository containing baclofen, a muscle relaxant, can reduce pain in women with chronic pelvic pain. 39 women used either the baclofen suppository or a placebo nightly for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if pain scores improved more with the act…

This small study tested a type of talk therapy called Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RFCBT) in 9 low-income adults who had both depressive symptoms and high blood pressure. The therapy aims to help people recognize and stop repetitive negative thoughts (rumination…

This study looked at how spinal cord epidural stimulation affects bladder, bowel, and blood pressure control in 61 adults with spinal cord injury. Researchers monitored participants in a lab and at home to understand autonomic dysreflexia and test stimulation as a therapy. The go…

This study compared a new personalized treatment for eating disorders (called Network-Informed Personalized Treatment) with the current standard therapy (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). 80 adults with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia took part. The goal was to se…