Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

This study tests whether regularly measuring linezolid levels in the blood can prevent dangerous side effects and keep people on their tuberculosis treatment. About 280 adults with rifampin-resistant TB will be randomly assigned to either standard care or dose adjustments based o…

This registry study is following 500 women with early-stage breast cancer who receive a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during surgery (IORT). The goal is to see how well this approach controls cancer locally and what side effects occur. Participants are women…

This study tests a quick, 5-minute cognitive assessment called the 5-Cog to help primary care doctors identify older adults with undiagnosed dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The trial will involve 6,600 patients aged 65 and older across 22 clinics in the Bronx and Indiana. …

This study looks at whether drinking regular milk can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in people with lactose intolerance who also have pre-diabetes. Researchers will compare regular milk to lactose-free milk over 12 weeks in 40 adults. They will measure changes in gut bacteria,…

This study tests a new centralized screening unit at Montefiore-Einstein to help more people in the Bronx get screened for lung cancer. The unit will identify eligible smokers, educate them, and guide them through the screening process. Researchers hope this will lead to earlier …

This study tests a smartphone app that shares stories from teens who have overcome suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if these stories help other at-risk teens feel less suicidal and more connected. The study involves 46 adolescents in The Bronx who have had recent suicidal th…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This small pilot study is testing whether a gentle energy therapy called Medical Reiki, given before breast cancer surgery, can improve mood, reduce stress, and help with recovery. Researchers will enroll 32 women with early-stage breast cancer who are having a mastectomy. The go…

This study tests whether a special type of talk therapy, delivered via video calls, can reduce anxiety and depression in young adults (ages 18-64) with type 1 diabetes. The therapy also includes reviewing continuous glucose monitor data to help link emotions and blood sugar level…

This study tests whether a short online lesson can change how researchers think about including people with disabilities in medical and behavioral studies. About 200 researchers will take the course, and their attitudes and knowledge will be measured before and after. The goal is…

This study looks at how a drug called diazoxide, which activates certain brain centers, can change how much sugar the liver makes. People with type 2 diabetes often have livers that produce too much sugar, leading to high blood sugar. The study will involve 100 participants (both…

This study aims to develop a simple, non-invasive way to detect lung diseases like cancer, asthma, and COPD by analyzing DNA and proteins from cough samples. Researchers will collect cough specimens from 2000 adults, including smokers and non-smokers, and compare them to samples …

This study is creating a collection of blood samples from 2,000 people with various blood disorders. The samples will be stored and used for future research approved by an ethics board. No treatments or drugs are being tested, and participants continue their normal care.

This study aims to find genes that help people live to 95 or older in good health. Researchers are recruiting Ashkenazi Jewish individuals aged 95+, their children, and children of parents who died young. By comparing DNA, they hope to discover genetic secrets of extreme longevit…