Montefiore Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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AI coach on your phone aims to tame pregnancy diabetes
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether an AI-based counseling program on a smartphone can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. 80 pregnant women will either get standard nutrition advice or AI-powered guidance. The goal is to see if the AI approach leads to healthier bi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Peer support after prison may boost hepatitis c care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether peer mentors—people with similar experiences—can help individuals recently released from jail or prison get connected to Hepatitis C care and stay in treatment. About 80 participants will either receive a peer mentor or standard referral. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Frozen out: breast cancer freeze treatment study pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new way to treat very small breast cancers by freezing them (cryoablation) during a biopsy. It was designed for women aged 60 and older with tumors 1 cm or smaller. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy before lung surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a precise, high-dose form of radiation (SBRT) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (nivolumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 17 participants were randomly assigned t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Silver shield: new dressing aims to stop C-Section infections
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests whether a special silver-containing foam bandage can prevent wound infections after cesarean delivery. About 480 women having a planned C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either the silver dressing or a standard one. Researchers will track infections …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to help dads and father figures manage parenting stress
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 12-session online group therapy program called CARE, designed to help male caregivers (such as fathers) better understand their own and their child's feelings. Seven male-identifying caregivers of children receiving mental health services will participate. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Laser study for HS scars pulled before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test a fractional ablative erbium laser on scarring caused by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the armpit area. It was designed for adults with mild HS activity and visible scars. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no resu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Breast cancer drug study looks at body fat changes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how three common breast cancer drugs (abemaciclib, ribociclib, or palbociclib) change body fat and muscle in 30 people with ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has spread. Participants get CT and DEXA scans before and after 24 weeks of treatment. The goal is to under…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood tests could spare transplant patients from painful biopsies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing two blood tests, AlloSure and AlloMap, to see if they can detect organ rejection in people who have received a combined kidney and pancreas transplant. The goal is to find a less invasive way to monitor for rejection compared to the standard tissue biopsy. T…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Bronx database sheds light on underdiagnosed heart condition in women and minorities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a database of 476 patients in the Bronx who were tested for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often missed heart condition. Researchers collected health records, imaging results, and outcomes like hospitalizations and deaths. The goa…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help teens with lupus and depression stay on track?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how depression symptoms, like loss of interest, may make it harder for teens and young adults with lupus to keep up with their medical care. Researchers will also test a mobile health app designed to provide education and connect users to their care …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC