Nyu Langone Health

This study tested whether using portable air cleaners at home can improve blood sugar control and reduce inflammation in adults with prediabetes. 150 participants used either real or sham air cleaners for 4 weeks. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar patterns and inflammat…

This study tested whether personalized dietary advice helps people with early-stage type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard advice or usual care. About 255 participants were split into three groups: personalized diet, standardized diet, or usual care. Resea…

This study tested two methods to help people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa reduce their cigarette smoking: using e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapy (like patches), plus supportive text messages. 106 adults who smoked daily took part. The goal was to see if these …

This study tested whether adding vancomycin powder and a diluted povidone iodine wash during joint replacement surgery could prevent infections in high-risk patients. Over 2,100 adults with osteoarthritis who were at higher risk due to factors like obesity or smoking took part. T…

This early-phase trial tested a vaccine called UB-312 in 8 people with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy. The vaccine is designed to help the immune system target and clear abnormal protein clumps in the brain. The main goals were to check safety and whether the vacc…

This study tested whether weekly video chats with trained HIV+ peer coaches could help Black and Hispanic young adults (ages 18-29) take their HIV medication more consistently. Sixty participants either received eight video coaching sessions or accessed web-based HIV education. T…

This study tested whether using a patient's own bone marrow stem cells (BMAC) mixed with donor bone works as well as the standard bone graft from the hip for spinal fusion. Seventeen adults with degenerative disc disease were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The go…

This study tested whether a special drape called RADPAD can reduce radiation exposure for doctors performing heart catheterizations. Researchers measured radiation levels for doctors with and without the drape during 1,000 procedures. The goal is to see if this simple shield can …

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and bortezomib (CyBor), could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 23 adults with blood cancers who received a stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious condition where donor cells attack the patient's bo…

This study looked at whether giving extra help to clinics (called practice facilitation) improves how well they follow a program to help patients take their blood pressure medicine. The study included 652 Latino adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure who were not taking the…

This study tested a new way to deliver total body radiation to adults with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if this method could effectively target cancer while protecting the lungs. 36 patients took part, and the study focused on safety and how …

This study tested a program to help South Asian adults with uncontrolled diabetes lower their blood sugar (HbA1c). The program included health coaching, referrals to community resources, and better coordination between patients and their healthcare team. Over 850 people took part…

This study tested whether automated messages from doctors could keep people with prediabetes engaged in a digital diabetes prevention program. Over 550 participants used the Noom app along with a fitness tracker and scale, and some received tailored text or MyChart messages based…

This study tested whether sending text message reminders to parents could increase routine vaccination rates in children aged 0-2 years. Over 1,000 families in Brooklyn, New York, whose children were behind on vaccines received texts when shots were due or coming due. The goal wa…

This study tested a program to help Chinese immigrants with prediabetes prevent type 2 diabetes. Participants received weekly videos on diabetes prevention and access to fresh vegetables from a community farm. The goal was to see if this approach could help people lose weight and…

This study tested whether a virtual rehabilitation platform called STABL works as well as in-person physical therapy for people recovering from knee surgery (meniscectomy or synovectomy). STABL uses computer vision to guide patients through exercises at home and sends data to the…

This study looked at whether a program called Family Connectors can help family members who care for young adults with psychosis. The program connects caregivers with peers for support and education. Researchers measured changes in social support, caregiver strain, and self-confi…

This study looked at whether different intensities of exercise can reduce anxiety in adults with anxiety disorders. 110 sedentary adults with high anxiety sensitivity were assigned to either low-intensity exercise or a program that gradually increased to high-intensity exercise o…

This study tested whether an 8-week telephone stress management program could reduce stress in women who had a heart attack. 153 women with high stress levels were randomly assigned to either the stress management program or enhanced usual care. The program used mindfulness and c…

This study looked at whether limiting eating to a 6- or 10-hour window each day helps adults who recently lost weight keep it off. 29 participants were randomly assigned to one of two time-restricted eating plans for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and…

This study tested whether a computer model could help find the best combination of active electrodes in a cochlear implant for each person. Fourteen adults with cochlear implants tried different settings based on the model's recommendations. The goal was to see if these personali…

This completed pilot study tested a 3D-printed ingestible pill designed to trap bacteria from the gut, including the hard-to-reach small intestine. Ten healthy adults swallowed the pill, which passes naturally through the body. Researchers checked safety and how well the pill cap…

This completed study followed 316 people with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, including those newly diagnosed and those already known to respond or not respond to treatment. Researchers collected data from seizure diaries, fitness trackers, quality-of-life surveys, and cognitive…

This completed study looked at 210 cognitively normal older adults (ages 60-75) to see if sleep quality and race are linked to brain amyloid buildup, a marker of Alzheimer's risk. Participants wore sleep monitors and had brain scans over two years. The goal was to understand why …

This study created and tested a mobile health program for family caregivers of people with dementia who are at risk for delirium—a sudden, serious confusion. Researchers worked with 8 caregivers to design the program, then tested it with 33 caregivers to see if it was easy to use…

This study looked at whether exercise helps adults with high anxiety and anxiety disorders (like generalized anxiety, panic, or social anxiety) better learn to unlearn fear. 54 participants either exercised or sat quietly after a fear-extinction task. Researchers measured skin sw…

This study tested a computer tool that helps nurses decide when antibiotics are needed for common respiratory infections like colds and sore throats. The tool, built into the electronic health record, calculates a patient's risk and suggests appropriate care. Researchers measured…

This study followed 544 older couples (ages 65+) over three years to see how dementia affects their relationship and well-being. Both partners answered surveys every six months about their mental health, physical health, and caregiving experiences. The goal was to learn how being…

This study tested whether coaching and electronic tools could help addiction treatment clinics improve care for people with opioid use disorder. Nearly 8,000 patients from clinics in New York took part. The goal was to increase use of addiction medications, keep patients in treat…

This study looked at how body weight changes the way aspirin triggers special molecules that help calm inflammation. Researchers gave 103 adults aged 40-70 either aspirin or a placebo and measured these molecules in their blood. The goal was to understand if weight affects aspiri…

This study tested a computer alert that pops up in doctors' electronic health records to remind them to prescribe recommended heart failure medications. Over 1,100 patients with a specific type of heart failure (reduced ejection fraction) took part across four health systems. The…

This study looked at blood samples from 176 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriatic arthritis to understand why they have a higher risk of heart attacks. Researchers measured how cells handle cholesterol when exposed to patients' blood. They also tested whether cert…

This study looked at whether sending text message reminders helps more people finish a simple at-home colon cancer test (called FIT) compared to the usual phone call reminders. Over 1,200 adults from NYU family health centers took part. The goal was to see if texts could boost sc…

This study tested whether an automated system in electronic health records can help pharmacies provide dosing instructions in milliliters only and include the right measuring tool. About 500 English- and Spanish-speaking parents of children prescribed liquid medications took part…

This study tested a device called Napoleon to help gastroenterology fellows measure colon polyps more accurately during colonoscopies. 46 patients aged 45 and older participated. The goal was to see if using the device improves measurement accuracy compared to just looking, which…