Nyu Langone Health

This study will adapt a community health worker-led program to include mental health and digital tools for South Asians with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for depression. Researchers will test whether the program is feasible and acceptable in a group of 100 participants in New …

This early-stage trial tests whether using a special MRI-guided radiation machine (MR-Linac) can safely deliver higher, more targeted radiation doses to aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma). Twenty newly diagnosed patients will receive radiation twice a week for three week…

This study tests a program that combines online diabetes education videos with help connecting to social services for low-income Chinese and Latino/a immigrants with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to improve blood sugar control and see if people find the program useful and easy to …

This study tests whether a personalized diet plan, guided by a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), can help Chinese and Vietnamese Americans with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. 120 participants will either receive the adaptive diet program or standard care for 12…

This study will test a new imaging tool called the ATEC IntraOperative Alignment (IOA) Platform in 40 adults undergoing spinal deformity surgery. The tool helps surgeons see and measure spinal alignment during the operation, potentially allowing for more precise corrections. Rese…

This study tests a fast genetic test (UR-ddPCR) that checks for IDH1-mutant tumor cells in brain tissue during surgery. If the test finds leftover cancer, the surgeon can remove more tissue right away. The trial will enroll 105 adults with newly diagnosed IDH-mutant glioma at NYU…

This pilot study tests a program called INSPIRE, designed to reduce stigma and increase HIV testing among Chinese immigrant women who work in massage parlors in Queens, NYC. The program involves one-on-one conversations and text messages with a peer advocate over six weeks. Resea…

This pilot study will test whether virtual Reiki therapy can help reduce pain and improve well-being in people with lupus. Twenty adults with lupus will receive weekly 20-minute Reiki sessions over video for 8 weeks, while continuing their usual care. Researchers will measure cha…

This early-stage study will test whether a single high dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with speech therapy can improve fluency and reduce struggle in 25 adults who stutter. Researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity and brain ac…

This study compares a home-based telerehabilitation program using the Band Connect app to traditional in-person physical therapy for people recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery. About 68 adults will be randomly assigned to either the app-based or standard rehab group. The …

This study tests a new program called SUFICS-PACT to help prostate cancer survivors deal with sexual and urinary problems after treatment. The program uses a team of specialists, including a counselor and a nurse, to provide personalized care. The study will involve 200 adults wh…

This pilot study will test whether a weighted blanket can help reduce anxiety and pain in people recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Thirty adults scheduled for knee replacement at NYU Langone will be randomly assigned to receive either a weighted blanket or a regular…

This study tests whether applying a mix of numbing drugs and clotting agents directly to surgical wounds can reduce pain and the need for opioid pills after hand surgery. Forty adults having elective hand surgery will be randomly assigned to one of four combinations of these drug…

This study tests a surgically implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves, aiming to reduce persistent pain in people who have had a leg amputation. About 32 adults who still have moderate to severe pain after prior nerve surgeries will receive the device and be …

This early study tests whether a gel called Barrigel can stay unfrozen and protect the rectum during prostate cancer cryoablation (freezing treatment). About 20 men with localized or recurrent prostate cancer will receive the gel before the procedure. The main goal is to see if t…

This study tests a gel called PuraStat to see if it can reduce bleeding after a prostate procedure called Aquablation. The goal is to help men go home the same day instead of staying overnight. About 25 men with an enlarged prostate will take part.

This study tests a computer tool that gently reminds doctors when they are about to order a CT scan for a possible pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) against clinical guidelines. The tool only appears when the order may not be needed, giving doctors a chance to reconsi…

This study is testing a new AI-powered tool called AIManage that helps doctors and patients manage medications for diabetes and obesity. The tool provides personalized advice on side effects and dose adjustments. The study is in its early stages, with only 16 participants, and is…

This study looks at how Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. feel about online information on prostate cancer. Participants will view a video or text post about the disease and then fill out a short survey. The goal is to understand trust and emotional reactions to online health…

This study looks at how young children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) walk, to see if simple walking tests can help doctors spot and predict movement problems early. Researchers will measure walking speed and other skills in 56 children under 6 years old. The goal is to crea…

This pilot study will test a new 3D-printed mechanical balancer in 50 people undergoing total knee replacement. The device measures force differences on the inner and outer sides of the knee during surgery to help surgeons see if the knee is balanced. The tool is used alongside s…

This pilot study will check if it's possible to collect health information like cholesterol, blood pressure, and diet quality from people taking part in a community food program in Brooklyn. The program gives culturally appropriate fresh produce weekly for 20 weeks. Researchers w…

This study looks at whether a special training program can help supportive housing agencies in New York and New Jersey use proven methods to prevent overdoses and improve tenant health. About 24 agencies and 2940 people will take part. The goal is to see how well agencies adopt t…

This study tests two different computer alerts designed to encourage doctors to refer heart patients to cardiac rehab. About 7,000 adults who had heart surgery or a stent in the past year will take part. The goal is to see if these simple reminders increase the number of people w…

This study examines blood vessel health in 250 adults who have chest pain but no major blockages in their heart arteries. Researchers will compare vessel inflammation with symptoms and daily function at the start and after one year. The goal is to better understand this condition…

This study follows 75 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting guselkumab, a drug used for inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers want to see if the drug also helps with joint pain and stiffness linked to spondyloarthritis. Participants will report symp…

This study will follow over 5,000 adults with Long COVID for two years to see how their symptoms change, whether they recover, and if new health problems like heart disease or chronic fatigue develop. Researchers will collect health data and surveys to better understand the condi…