Montefiore Medical Center

This study tested whether giving buprenorphine (a medication for opioid addiction) directly at syringe exchange programs helps people stay in treatment better than sending them to a separate clinic. 97 syringe exchange participants with opioid addiction were enrolled. The main go…

This study tested a school-based program to help children with asthma be more physically active and have fewer symptom days. 452 children with asthma took part. The program addressed barriers to exercise and aimed to improve asthma control and quality of life.

This study tested whether using the Headspace meditation app before surgery could help reduce pain after a minimally invasive hysterectomy. 72 women participated. The goal was to see if mindfulness training could lower pain scores the day after surgery.

This study looked at whether a simple walking program, using fitness trackers, could help people with certain cancers (brain, head and neck, lung, gastrointestinal, or cervical) complete their planned chemoradiotherapy without missing appointments. 166 adults who could walk indep…

This study tested whether a virtual relationship skills program helps low-income couples with children improve their relationship satisfaction and parenting. Over 1,000 couples participated in the program via Zoom. The goal was to see if online delivery can be as effective as in-…