Montefiore Medical Center

This pilot study tested a precise type of radiation therapy (stereotactic body radiation) in 20 adults with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if this treatment could control the cancer while limiting damage to healthy liver tissue. The study m…

This study tested a new approach for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have high levels of a protein called PD-L1. Instead of standard chemotherapy plus radiation, participants received immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) followed by a personalized 4-week cou…

This study tested a new treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had gotten worse after standard treatments. The treatment combined a daily injection of an immune-boosting drug (FLT3 ligand) with targeted radiation to one tumor. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested a school-based program to help children with asthma overcome barriers to physical activity. 452 children with asthma took part. The program aimed to increase symptom-free days and improve disease control through education and support. Results showed promise for …

This study looked at how well the drug emicizumab works in real-world settings for infants and children up to 3 years old with hemophilia A, a bleeding disorder. Researchers tracked 71 children to see how many were prescribed emicizumab to prevent bleeding and whether any had bre…

This study tested whether tracking daily steps with a pedometer could help doctors identify cancer patients at risk of being hospitalized during chemoradiotherapy. 40 adults with head and neck, lung, esophagus, or stomach cancer wore a pedometer. If their step count dropped, a te…

This study tested a group therapy program called Positively Smoke Free to help people living with HIV quit smoking. 450 participants who were motivated to quit attended eight 90-minute sessions. The main goal was to see if this program worked better than standard care for staying…

This study tested whether silicone gel helps prevent or reduce scarring after eyelid surgery. 132 adults who had eyelid surgery used either silicone gel or a placebo. Doctors checked scar redness, thickness, and color changes over 6 months, and patients reported their satisfactio…

This study tested whether a culturally-tailored anti-inflammatory diet is practical and well-liked by racial/ethnic minorities with chronic kidney disease. 18 adults from the Bronx participated for 2 months. Researchers measured diet changes and asked participants if they approve…

This study looked at 126 babies born at 35 weeks or later who were at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers compared brain development at 18-24 months between those who had low blood sugar and those who did not. The goal was to see if low blood sugar in the first d…

This study looked at whether a virtual relationship skills program helps low-income couples in the Bronx improve their relationship and parenting. Over 1,000 couples took part in the program over Zoom. Researchers measured changes in relationship satisfaction and other family out…