Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

This study tests whether the drug epcoritamab can help people with follicular lymphoma who did not achieve a complete response after their first chemoimmunotherapy. About 35 adults with advanced-stage disease will receive epcoritamab as a second treatment. The main goal is to see…

This study tests whether adding a second drug (raloxifene) to a standard BPH medication (finasteride) works better than finasteride alone. About 242 men with BPH will take either the combination or finasteride plus a placebo for 12 months. The goal is to see if the combo improves…

This study tests whether surgically completing the gaps between lung lobes before placing one-way valves can improve lung volume reduction in people with severe emphysema or COPD. About 20 participants will either receive the combined procedure or standard medical care. The goal …

This study tests a new way to improve sleep in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It combines a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial magnetic stimulation) with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. The goal is to see if this approach can improve sleep q…

This study tests whether mind-body practices can reduce common Long COVID symptoms like pain, fatigue, and dizziness. About 180 adults with long-lasting COVID symptoms will be randomly assigned to a mind-body program, a different relaxation technique, or usual care. The goal is t…

This early-stage study tests a mind-body program for people with chronic migraines. Ten adults with frequent headaches will try remote relaxation and coping techniques. The main goal is to see if the approach is practical and to pick the best ways to measure any changes in pain a…

This study tests a mind-body approach to help people with long-term wrist, elbow, or shoulder pain from repetitive stress injuries. Researchers want to see if it improves arm function and reduces pain. About 40 adults will participate in this early-stage pilot trial.

This pilot study tests whether injecting a small amount of saline through a spinal catheter can quickly reverse leg weakness caused by spinal anesthesia after knee or hip replacement surgery. About 20 adults having elective joint replacement will receive the saline flush, and res…

This study tests a new rehabilitation program for people who lost part of their vision after a stroke. The program combines visual training with mild electrical stimulation on the brain to try to speed up recovery. Researchers will enroll 24 adults with stroke-related vision loss…

This study looks at whether transferring embryos after 3 days or 5 days of growth leads to more live births in IVF patients who have only a few embryos. About 1,126 women with 5 or fewer embryos will be randomly assigned to one of the two transfer times. The goal is to help docto…

This study looks at how quickly the stomach empties in women during early labor when they drink either water or a carbohydrate sports drink. Researchers want to see if the type of drink or having an epidural changes stomach emptying time. About 108 pregnant women at 36 weeks or m…

This study aims to understand why postmenopausal women have a higher risk of diastolic heart failure, a condition where the heart stiffens and doesn't fill properly. Researchers will analyze heart tissue from 500 patients undergoing cardiac surgery to examine specific proteins an…

This study uses special imaging to map the arm's alternate lymphatic pathways in 142 women: healthy volunteers and breast cancer survivors who did not develop lymphedema. The goal is to understand normal lymphatic anatomy and how it may change after cancer treatment. Results may …

This study looks at whether a 21-minute daily meditation practice called Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya can improve brain health. Researchers will measure brain activity, brain structure, and thinking skills in 80 adults aged 20-65 over 6 months. The goal is to understand how meditati…