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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Can a longer IV catheter spare patients with difficult veins from repeated needle sticks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether a longer, longer-lasting midline catheter can be placed as successfully and safely as a standard long peripheral IV when both are inserted by specially trained emergency department nurses using ultrasound. Adults with difficult vein access who need an IV w…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which biopsy method finds prostate cancer best? major trial launches
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to use MRI images during prostate biopsy: software fusion (computer-assisted) and cognitive fusion (doctor's visual estimate). Over 1,300 men with suspicious prostate lesions will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which technique …
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Simple fluid drain may ease breathing in heart failure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether removing fluid from around the lungs (a procedure called thoracentesis) can reduce shortness of breath in people hospitalized for heart failure. About 216 adults will either get standard heart failure medicines alone or medicines plus the fluid removal…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can a simple nerve zap cure bedwetting? new study tests TENS settings on kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a TENS machine (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can reduce bedwetting in children. 70 kids who have not improved with simple behavior changes will use the device on their ankle for 30 minutes each night for a month. R…
Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC