Stony Brook University

This study aims to find better ways to treat depression in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). About 201 adults with advanced CKD and major depression will receive either behavioral activation teletherapy plus a non-SSRI antidepressant, or the antidepressant plus teletherap…

This study tests a high-dose, precise radiation therapy called SBRT for people with breast cancer who cannot undergo surgery. Fifteen participants will receive five radiation treatments and be followed for five years to check for side effects and tumor response. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called PA4Health can help African American women who are not very active increase their physical activity. Fifty women will use either the app or receive wellness text messages for 8 weeks. The app includes goal setting, motivational mess…

This study tests whether pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with language training can improve memory and learning in people who have already used VNS for movement recovery after a stroke. Participants, who already have a VNS implant, will try learning a new language while the…

This study aimed to compare moderate versus deep muscle relaxation during keyhole surgery for ventral hernias. It planned to see if deeper relaxation allows lower air pressure in the abdomen, improving surgical conditions and patient recovery. However, the study was withdrawn bef…