Weill Medical College Of Cornell University
Clinical trials sponsored by Weill Medical College Of Cornell University, explained in plain language.
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A new tool aims to shield dementia patients from neglect
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether screening for elder neglect in primary care, combined with a caregiver support app, can reduce neglect in older adults with dementia. Researchers will compare three groups: one receiving screening alone, one receiving screening plus the SIRENS app, and on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body's own fat may offer new hope for chronic tendon pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-time injection of a person's own concentrated fat can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic tendinopathy—tendon pain lasting more than three months that hasn't improved with usual treatments. Participants undergo a same-day procedu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a burst of radiation make CAR t-cells fight cancer harder?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a small dose of total body radiation to standard CAR T-cell therapy can help the immune cells grow stronger and last longer in the body. It enrolls adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or multiple myeloma who are alre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may end guesswork in treating stubborn depression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether brain imaging and clinical data can help select the best treatment for people with depression that hasn't improved with standard therapies. Participants receive either repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) or ketamine, and researchers check …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to boost immunity against HPV in HIV patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an immunotherapy called PDS0101 in 27 adults with both HIV and HPV 16. The goal is to see if it is safe and can strengthen the immune system's response against HPV, which can cause cancers like anal and cervical cancer. All participants will receive three doses o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple blood test spot ovarian cancer before it starts?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is looking at whether a blood test called Galleri can help detect ovarian cancer early in people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes, who are at higher risk. Participants will give a blood sample and answer questionnaires about their experience. The study will also check …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan is better for spotting brain tumors? tiny study aims to find out
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of PET scans (using different radioactive tracers) in 6 adults with suspected meningioma who are scheduled for surgery. Each person will get both scans at least 24 hours apart. The goal is to see which tracer gives clearer images of the tumor, wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a Parkinson's drug ease radiation brain damage?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether Gocovri, an extended-release form of amantadine, can reduce disability and improve cognitive function in adults who have brain damage from radiation therapy. Participants take the drug daily for about 24 weeks, with the dose increasing after the first mon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Fit stents may ease kidney stone recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares custom-length ureteral stents (based on each person's imaging) to standard one-size-fits-all stents in 128 adults having kidney stone surgery. The goal is to see if the custom stents reduce pain, urinary issues, and other symptoms. Participants will fill out a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could lower gas pressure during robotic Weight-Loss surgery mean less pain and faster recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares using a lower gas pressure (8 mmHg) with the AirSeal device versus standard pressure (15 mmHg) during robotic weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if lower pressure helps patients feel less pain and leave the recovery room sooner. Adults aged 18 and older h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted magnetic pulses aim to lift bipolar depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve depression in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers use brain scans to create a personalized map for each participant, targeting the exact brain circuits involved in mood shifts. Parti…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help stroke survivors feel better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app called Maya that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy skills to adults who recently had a stroke and feel depressed or anxious. Ten participants will use the app for a few weeks to see if it is easy to use and helps improve their mood. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a morning light session boost immunotherapy? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether using bright light therapy for an hour each morning, delivered through an iPad app, is tolerable for people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer who are about to start immunotherapy. The idea is that synchronizing the body's internal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single sauna session lift depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (using an infrared sauna) can quickly improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers will measure brain activity, inflammation, and mood changes in four groups: healthy postpartum women, postpart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can an app help transgender people find their voice?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mobile app called Attuned can help transgender and gender diverse people modify their voice as well as standard in-person therapy. Fifty participants will either use the app for 11 weeks or attend in-person sessions. Researchers will measure voice quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Silent speech no more: new device reads muscle signals to restore voice
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that uses muscle signals from the face and neck to recognize silent speech and turn it into voice. It is for adults who have lost their voice due to laryngectomy or severe voice problems. The goal is to see if the device can accurately identify words…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a tiny electrical zap ease pelvic pain after fibroid procedure?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called TUNES, which delivers gentle electrical stimulation through a menstrual disc to nerves near the uterus. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and the need for pain medication in 60 women after uterine fibroid embolization. Participants will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can an app plus therapy lift depression in older adults?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether adding a mental health app called TREE-Connect to remote therapy sessions helps reduce depression in adults aged 50 to 80. Sixty participants with mild-to-moderate depression will use the app and attend therapy remotely. The main goal is to see if peo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pinprick test: does injecting numbing medicine into different skin layers change how long it works?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether injecting local anesthetic into different layers of the skin on the forearm changes how long the numbing effect lasts. Healthy adults receive a small injection of lidocaine with epinephrine either just under the skin or into the skin itself. Researchers m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ultrasound make throat procedures easier and safer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether using ultrasound during common office procedures for voice and swallowing problems is helpful and practical. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with conditions like chronic cough, vocal cord issues, or swallowing difficulties. They will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality keep aging minds sharp? new study explores VR for memory support
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a virtual reality (VR) program called CAST can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (mild memory problems) stay socially and mentally engaged. Researchers will test how easy and enjoyable the VR system is for 312 people aged 65 and older. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New adaptive software aims to keep aging minds connected and engaged
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is developing and testing an intelligent software system designed to provide cognitive and social support to older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The software adapts to each user's abilities and needs. Researchers will enroll 290 participants aged 62 and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New app aims to help dementia caregivers and prevent neglect
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is developing and testing a screening tool for primary care doctors to spot signs of neglect in older adults with dementia, along with a mobile app called SIRENS that provides caregivers with expert-reviewed information and goal-setting features. The current phase will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC