Montefiore Medical Center

This study tested whether starting buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction, directly at syringe exchange programs helps people get into treatment faster and stay in it longer. Researchers compared this approach to simply referring people to a health clinic. The goal was …

This study tested whether men with advanced prostate cancer who take abiraterone and prednisone pills could safely stop their regular hormone injections. Researchers wanted to see if testosterone levels would stay low enough to control the cancer without the injections. The trial…

This small pilot study tested whether a special anti-inflammatory diet, customized to fit different cultural food traditions, is practical and acceptable for people living with chronic kidney disease. Researchers worked with 18 adult participants from the Bronx to see if they cou…

This study tested a school-based program designed to help children with asthma be more physically active. Researchers wanted to see if reducing common barriers to activity in schools could lead to fewer asthma symptoms and better overall health. The program was tested in over 60 …

This study tested whether a special group therapy program called 'Positively Smoke Free' was better than standard care at helping people living with HIV quit smoking. It involved 450 participants who were motivated to quit and willing to attend group sessions. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether adding technology-based alerts and extra care coordination in doctors' offices could help medical providers follow national asthma care guidelines for children. It involved over 5,000 children, aged 2-12, with persistent or uncontrolled asthma across 20 …

This study tested a new training program designed to prevent work-related injuries in OB/GYN surgeons. It taught 23 resident doctors safer body positions during minimally invasive surgery practice. Researchers used an AI app to analyze their movements and provide feedback, compar…

This study tested whether people at high risk for diabetic foot ulcers would regularly use a special smart mat at home. The mat checks foot temperature daily to spot early warning signs of a sore forming. Researchers followed 20 participants for six months to see how often they u…

This study tested whether a 12-session parenting group therapy program is helpful and practical for new parents experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety. The program, called CARE, focuses on helping parents understand their own and their baby's feelings to improve their rela…

This study tested if adding a specific back nerve block to standard pain control methods could reduce the need for opioid painkillers after breast reduction surgery. Researchers compared patients who received the nerve block with those who did not, measuring pain levels and opioi…

This study tested whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) for three nights before wisdom tooth surgery could help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers afterward. Sixty young adults having wisdom teeth removed received either melatonin or a placebo pill befor…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles could help reduce pain and anxiety for hospitalized children and teens during routine blood draws. Researchers compared the standard procedure (which included a numbing cream) to the standard procedure plus VR distracti…

This small, completed study explored whether people with chronic pain and opioid use disorder would use simple, self-guided art kits at home. Researchers gave 31 participants kits for activities like mandala painting and weaving to see if the practice could provide temporary reli…

This study tested whether a short mindfulness program, delivered through a popular meditation app called Headspace, could help reduce pain and improve recovery for women having a minimally invasive hysterectomy. Researchers enrolled 72 women and compared those who used the app be…

This study looked at whether medical cannabis could help reduce nerve pain and inflammation in people living with HIV. Researchers followed 35 adults with HIV and nerve pain who were already certified for medical cannabis use. Over 14 weeks, they compared how different ratios of …

This study tested whether applying silicone gel helps prevent or minimize scarring after eyelid surgery. It involved 132 patients who had surgery for droopy eyelids. Doctors compared the gel to a placebo to see which one led to better-looking scars and higher patient satisfaction…

This program tested whether online workshops delivered over Zoom could help couples improve their relationships, parenting skills, and financial support for their children. Over 1,000 low-income couples with children in the Bronx participated. Researchers measured changes in rela…

This study examines how well the HPV vaccine protects against infections that can lead to cervical cancer over many years. Researchers followed 3,127 Rwandan women aged 18-28, including those living with and without HIV, to compare infection rates between vaccinated and unvaccina…

This study tested a program called HERO Dads, designed to help low-income fathers who don't live with their children. The program offered workshops on parenting, managing relationships and anger, and finding jobs. Researchers measured if the program improved fathers' involvement …

This study collected real-world information about how doctors use the medication emicizumab to prevent bleeding in very young children (ages 0-3) with hemophilia A. Researchers reviewed medical records from 71 children across several treatment centers to understand common dosing …

This study tested a new training program designed to help doctors communicate more effectively and fairly with Black family members of seriously ill patients. Researchers worked with 22 doctors, having them practice difficult conversations with actors playing family members. They…

This study aimed to understand if low blood sugar in the first day of life affects brain development in certain at-risk babies. Researchers followed 126 babies born small or slightly early, comparing development at age 2 between those who had low blood sugar and those who did not…