University Of Louisville

This study tested two different bone graft materials (a mix of donated bone and a synthetic putty) to see which one better preserves the jawbone after a tooth is removed. Thirty adults who needed a tooth pulled and planned to get a dental implant took part. After 4 months, the re…

This study looked at 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. Half the participants also got the enamel protein. Researchers measured gum cover…

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. 70 adults who recently completed inpatient or resid…

This study tested whether taking carnosine, a natural supplement found in muscle and brain, can protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution. Researchers measured markers of oxidative stress and heart function in 299 adults living in the Louisville area. The goal was …

This study tested a smartphone app that provides personalized, self-guided treatment for women with disordered eating. Twenty women used the app to track their eating habits and received two tailored modules. Researchers measured changes in eating symptoms, anxiety, and quality o…

This study tested whether baclofen vaginal suppositories can reduce chronic pelvic pain in women. 39 women with chronic pelvic pain used either the baclofen suppository or a placebo nightly for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if pain scores and quality of life improved.

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 blood pressure during bladder and bowel tests, both in the lab and at home. The goal was to understand how the …

This study compared a new personalized treatment for eating disorders to the current best therapy. 80 adults with conditions like anorexia or bulimia took part. The goal was to see if tailoring treatment to each person's unique needs works better and to understand how change happ…

This small study tested a type of talk therapy (RFCBT) that helps people break the cycle of repetitive negative thinking, called rumination. Researchers wanted to see if reducing rumination could also lower depressive symptoms and blood pressure in 9 low-income adults. The goal w…