Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

This trial investigates the safest and most effective dose of fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) for people with large brain metastases (tumors that have spread from other cancers). Participants receive radiation in several small doses over 1.5 to 2 weeks. The stu…

This study tests whether regularly measuring linezolid levels in the blood can prevent dangerous side effects and keep people on their tuberculosis treatment. About 280 adults with rifampin-resistant TB will be randomly assigned to either standard care or dose adjustments based o…

This registry study is following 500 women with early-stage breast cancer who receive a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during surgery (IORT). The goal is to see how well this approach controls cancer locally and what side effects occur. Participants are women…

This study tests a quick, 5-minute cognitive assessment called the 5-Cog to help primary care doctors identify older adults with undiagnosed dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The trial will involve 6,600 patients aged 65 and older across 22 clinics in the Bronx and Indiana. …

This study looks at whether drinking regular milk can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in people with lactose intolerance who also have pre-diabetes. Researchers will compare regular milk to lactose-free milk over 12 weeks in 40 adults. They will measure changes in gut bacteria,…

This study tests a new centralized screening unit at Montefiore-Einstein to help more people in the Bronx get screened for lung cancer. The unit will identify eligible smokers, educate them, and guide them through the screening process. Researchers hope this will lead to earlier …

This study tests whether older adults with mild cognitive impairment can complete a 4-month virtual reality maze training program. Participants will wear VR goggles and navigate through 50 different mazes while their brain activity is recorded with EEG. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests a smartphone app that shares stories from teens who have overcome suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if these stories help other at-risk teens feel less suicidal and more connected. The study involves 46 adolescents in The Bronx who have had recent suicidal th…

This small pilot study is testing whether a gentle energy therapy called Medical Reiki, given before breast cancer surgery, can improve mood, reduce stress, and help with recovery. Researchers will enroll 32 women with early-stage breast cancer who are having a mastectomy. The go…

This study tests whether a special type of talk therapy, delivered via video calls, can reduce anxiety and depression in young adults (ages 18-64) with type 1 diabetes. The therapy also includes reviewing continuous glucose monitor data to help link emotions and blood sugar level…

This study looks at whether a nerve block called the serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) can improve outcomes for adults with multiple rib fractures on one side. Researchers will compare patients who receive this block within 24 hours of injury to those who get standard opioid p…

22q11.2 deletion syndrome can cause heart defects, facial differences, and learning challenges, but its severity differs widely from person to person. This study analyzes DNA from 1,000 people with the deletion to identify genetic variations that might influence how the disorder …

This study looks at how a drug called diazoxide, which activates certain brain centers, can change how much sugar the liver makes. People with type 2 diabetes often have livers that produce too much sugar, leading to high blood sugar. The study will involve 100 participants (both…

This study aims to develop a simple, non-invasive way to detect lung diseases like cancer, asthma, and COPD by analyzing DNA and proteins from cough samples. Researchers will collect cough specimens from 2000 adults, including smokers and non-smokers, and compare them to samples …

This study is creating a collection of blood samples from 2,000 people with various blood disorders. The samples will be stored and used for future research approved by an ethics board. No treatments or drugs are being tested, and participants continue their normal care.

This study aims to find genes that help people live to 95 or older in good health. Researchers are recruiting Ashkenazi Jewish individuals aged 95+, their children, and children of parents who died young. By comparing DNA, they hope to discover genetic secrets of extreme longevit…