Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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FDNY firefighters get enhanced help to kick the habit and cut lung cancer risk
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a more intensive program to help retired FDNY firefighters quit smoking. 23 participants were randomly assigned to either standard care or an enhanced program that included automatic enrollment, personalized counseling based on lung tests, and medication startin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:53 UTC
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Community health workers boost diabetes tech use in young minorities
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program where community health workers helped young adults (ages 18-35) from underrepresented minority groups with type 1 diabetes start and continue using diabetes technology like continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Over 9 months, 119 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:47 UTC
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Men-Only program slashes diabetes risk
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a diabetes prevention program tailored for men who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. About 300 men joined the program, which focused on healthy eating and exercise to help them lose weight. The goal was to see if a men-friendly approach could help more guys stick…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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WhatsApp messages boost HIV testing among indian men
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether sending supportive messages via WhatsApp could encourage men who have sex with men in Mumbai and Thane to get tested for HIV and connect to preventive services like counseling or PrEP. Over 1,000 men took part. The goal was to see if a simple mobile tool…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:38 UTC
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Could a common immune treatment ease sickle cell pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a medicine called Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is safe and works for treating sudden, severe pain episodes in people with sickle cell disease. About 300 people took part. The goal was to see if IVIG could shorten the pain crisis and reduce the need …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Which anesthesia combo is best for wisdom teeth? new study compares options
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different IV drug combinations used to sedate people during wisdom tooth removal. 73 patients received either a mix of nitrous oxide, midazolam, fentanyl, and ketamine, or the same mix with propofol instead of ketamine. Researchers measured how quickly patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Virtual headache help: new telehealth program aims to ease migraine suffering
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 12-week telehealth program for people with migraine. Twenty participants used a mobile app headache diary, an online manual, and had virtual sessions with a coach. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if it helped improve quality of life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:48 UTC
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Can cannabis help cancer patients handle chemo? new study says maybe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether head and neck cancer patients would use medical cannabis to help manage side effects during chemoradiation. Thirty patients were followed to see how many signed up for and obtained medical cannabis. The goal was to understand if cannabis could be a pr…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may reduce side effects in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different radiotherapy schedules for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. One group received the standard 6-week treatment, while the other got a shorter 4-week course based on PET scans. The main goal was to see which schedule caused fewer sever…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Could a headband at home boost memory in Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation device that people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's used at home for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for six months. The goal was to see if it could improve thinking, memory, and daily function. One hundred older adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Marijuana's impact on balance and brain in older women revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cannabis affects thinking, balance, and walking in 25 older women, some with HIV and some without. Participants took either cannabis or a placebo, then did tests like walking while reciting letters and reaching forward without losing balance. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC