University Of Louisville
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Louisville, explained in plain language.
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Shorter antibiotics after appendectomy may be just as effective
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal is as good as a longer course. It included adults with simple or complex appendicitis. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and still cure the infection.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Knee replacement alignment study halted after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using a patient's healthy knee as a guide for placing a new knee implant leads to better results than the usual method of using the arthritic knee. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. The app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:23 UTC
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What makes MS symptoms flare? scientists investigate stress and hormones
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how stress, hormonal cycles, illness, and missed medications might affect when symptoms appear or get worse in women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS). Researchers planned to track 80 women over time to see patterns. The study was terminated…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC