Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Clinical trials sponsored by Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, explained in plain language.
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Shorter, stronger radiation for prostate cancer: a new hope?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests two ultra-high-dose radiation schedules in 31 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. One group gets five high-dose sessions over a week; the other gets a single massive dose. The goal is to see if these shorter treatments are safe and can control the c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New york program offers extra screening for 100,000 newborns
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONScreenPlus is a large pilot program that offers families the option to have their newborn screened for a panel of rare genetic disorders, in addition to standard newborn screening. The study aims to screen 100,000 infants born at eight hospitals in New York. Researchers will eval…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emergency rooms could be key to ending HIV: new study tests simple PrEP strategies
Prevention OngoingThis study compares two low-burden strategies to increase HIV PrEP use among emergency department patients seeking care for sexual health issues. One strategy involves follow-up outreach after the visit, while the other offers a tele-sexual health visit during the ER stay. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can yoga and physical therapy help ease back pain and cut opioid use?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether offering yoga or physical therapy at opioid treatment programs can help people with chronic back pain and opioid use disorder feel better and use fewer opioids. About 180 adults will be randomly assigned to 12 weeks of yoga, physical therapy, or their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bronx parents get help to beat pandemic stress in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is for primary caregivers in the Bronx who feel stressed. It tests a 12-week program called CARE, plus a phone app (Valera) that gives parenting tips and connects families to a care manager. The goal is to see if these tools can lower stress and help parents support th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: can a therapy and app ease pain and opioid struggles?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a smartphone care management app can help people with both opioid use disorder and chronic pain. About 127 adults already on buprenorphine treatment will try one or both tools. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking therapy aims to ease the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talking therapy) delivered online, along with a continuous glucose monitor, can reduce diabetes-related distress in adults with type 1 diabetes. About 93 adults aged 18-64 will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New app could help seniors avoid dangerous falls
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new iPhone app called CatchU that measures how well older adults combine their senses (like sight and touch) to assess fall risk. Researchers will follow 84 adults aged 65 and older for two years, tracking falls and comparing app results to real-world outcomes.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual peer mentoring aims to boost cervical cancer screening in ethiopian HIV clinics
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a virtual training and peer-mentoring program called Project ECHO can help healthcare providers in Ethiopia improve cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV. The program focuses on using HPV self-sampling, a simpler screening meth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC