Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

This study tested whether a special indoor lighting system could help people with Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if this non-drug light treatment could improve sleep, mood, and blood sugar control by helping reset the body's natural daily rhyth…

This study tested whether people with heroin addiction could learn to control their brain activity patterns to reduce drug cravings. Researchers used real-time MRI scans to show participants how similar their brain activity was to people further along in recovery. The goal was to…

This study tested a phone-based support program designed to help teenagers and young adults who have had a liver transplant take their anti-rejection medication more consistently. The goal was to see if better medication habits could lower the risk of the body rejecting the trans…

This study tested whether a special daily light treatment at home could help people with early memory loss or mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers wanted to see if the light could improve sleep, reduce body inflammation, help the body process sugar better, and slow cognitive dec…

This study compared two types of catheters used during a common kidney stone surgery called PCNL. Researchers wanted to see if a special balloon catheter was better than a standard tube catheter at preventing tiny stone fragments from escaping into the ureter during surgery. The …

This study tested a shorter, 3-week radiation schedule for head and neck cancer in patients aged 70 and older. The goal was to see if this shorter course could effectively control the cancer while being easier for older adults to complete than the standard 6-7 week treatment. Res…

This study aimed to find the best number of small tissue samples to take during a pleuroscopy, a procedure to examine the lining of the lungs. Researchers worked with 104 patients to see how many samples were needed to get a clear diagnosis and have enough tissue for any future s…

This small pilot study tested whether it's practical to start people on HIV prevention medication (PrEP) right in the emergency room. The goal was to reach high-risk adults who might not have a regular doctor. Researchers gave eligible patients a 'starter pack' of medication in t…

This study explored whether participating in live music experiences could help reduce symptoms of depression and build resilience. Researchers worked with 84 participants aged 8-70 who had depression or were prone to it. They measured changes in depression symptoms and resilience…

This study tested whether a wearable device that plays specific light and sound patterns could help reduce chronic nerve pain. Seventy-five adults with neuropathic pain used the device at home for 8-14 weeks. Researchers compared the real device to a fake one to see if it improve…

This small, completed study tested whether a magnetic therapy device could be used safely and easily at home by people with Long COVID brain fog. It involved 30 adults who had experienced cognitive problems for at least six months after a COVID-19 infection. The main goal was to …

This study tested whether regular music therapy sessions focused on singing could help improve memory, language, and quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Over 100 participants were assigned to different schedules of music therapy for a…

This study tested two different numbing injections given during open fibroid removal surgery to see which one better manages pain afterward. Researchers compared a newer, longer-lasting numbing medicine against a standard one in 140 patients. The main goal was to see if the newer…

This study tested a mobile app called 'STOMA Care' to see if it was helpful and easy to use for people with bladder or colorectal cancer who were getting an ostomy and their caregivers. The app provided information, videos, and support to help with stoma care skills, reduce distr…

This study tested whether a special, tailored lighting treatment could help people with Alzheimer's or dementia sleep better and improve their mood and thinking. Researchers compared the active light treatment to a placebo light for six months in 101 participants. They measured c…

This study aimed to understand why people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) often feel much worse after physical activity, a symptom called post-exertional malaise. Researchers measured heart, lung, and blood volume function in 80 CFS patients before and after two days of exerc…

This study looked back at the medical records of over 9,400 adults who had surgery to remove liver tumors. Researchers compared patients who had a minimally invasive procedure with those who had traditional open surgery. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer deaths, inf…

This study aimed to understand how hypnosis works in the brain and body. Researchers measured brain waves, heart rate, and other signals in 50 healthy adults during a standard hypnosis session. The goal was to gather data to help build a future AI tool that could monitor and pote…

This small study tested whether daily text message reminders help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory problems stick to a morning light therapy routine. Researchers enrolled 20 healthy older adults to see if the reminders improved their compliance. They measured particip…

This study aimed to understand how eating a meal or fasting affects self-control in women with bulimia nervosa. Researchers used MRI brain scans and computer tasks to compare brain activity and behavior in 100 women, some with bulimia and some without, after they ate and after th…

This study aimed to understand how well the body absorbs a new capsule form of CBD (cannabidiol), a compound from cannabis. Researchers tested it in 24 healthy adults, comparing it to a standard CBD product and checking if eating a high-fat meal changed absorption. The main goal …

This small pilot study aimed to test a special light program on an iPad to see if it could reduce levels of melatonin, the body's natural sleep hormone, and make people feel less sleepy. Researchers measured melatonin in saliva and asked 10 healthy adults over age 30 about their …