Albany Medical College
Clinical trials sponsored by Albany Medical College, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can ultrasound guide septic shock treatment? experts weigh in Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Which biopsy method finds prostate cancer best? major trial launches Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Could a common anesthetic replace opioids for ER pain? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can a simple nerve zap cure bedwetting? new study tests TENS settings on kids Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can a longer IV catheter spare patients with difficult veins from repeated needle sticks? Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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Which IV works best for Hard-to-Stick patients? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at two types of IV catheters for emergency department patients whose veins are hard to access. One is a standard 2-inch long IV, and the other is a longer 4-inch midline catheter inserted with a guidewire. Researchers want to see which one lasts longer and causes…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock therapy for bedwetting? TENS device shows promise in kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different frequencies of a TENS device (a mild electrical stimulation machine) to see which works best for treating bedwetting in children. 125 children who had not improved with behavioral changes were randomly assigned to use a TENS unit at 2, 10, or 150…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study probes measles vaccine doubts among new york parents
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 99 caregivers of young children in a New York emergency department to find out why some are hesitant about the measles vaccine. Researchers also tested whether a simple message from a doctor could change their minds. The goal is to identify barriers and improv…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which prostate biopsy method is safer and better at finding cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two common methods for taking a prostate biopsy: one through the rectal wall and one through the skin between the scrotum and anus. 840 men who needed a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Researchers measure penis size in boys with and without hypospadias
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured the size of the glans (head of the penis) and total penile length in 410 boys undergoing urological surgery. Some had hypospadias (a birth defect where the urinary opening is not at the tip), others had other conditions. The goal was to see if glans size diffe…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC