University Of Louisville
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Louisville, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can painless spinal zaps teach injured kids to walk again? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Spinal zap therapy aims to restore hand function in injured kids Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New drug could replace opioids for knee surgery pain Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New coiling technique aims to stop Re-Bleeding in severe brain aneurysms Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Can spinal stimulation plus intense training help children injured at birth move better? Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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Shorter antibiotics after appendectomy may be just as effective
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal works as well 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.
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Antibiotic after surgery fails to prove pain relief for endometriosis
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether taking a low dose of the antibiotic metronidazole for 14 days after endometriosis surgery could lower pain. It included 78 women aged 18-50 scheduled for surgery. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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What sets off MS Flare-Ups? scientists investigate stress and hormones
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis 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, recording daily symptom changes. The stu…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Knee replacement study tests new alignment method, but stalls after just one patient
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if using a patient's healthy knee as a guide for aligning a new knee joint during replacement surgery leads to better results than the standard method. Researchers planned to compare two groups of people with arthritis in one knee, using CT scans to plan t…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC