Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

This study tests whether regularly measuring the amount of linezolid in the blood can help people with rifampin-resistant tuberculosis avoid stopping the drug due to side effects. About 280 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or drug-level monitoring. The goa…

This study is tracking how well a single dose of radiation given during breast cancer surgery (IORT) controls the disease and what side effects occur. It involves 500 women aged 45 and older with early-stage breast cancer who are suitable for partial breast radiation. The goal is…

This study tests a simple 5-minute cognitive assessment called 5-Cog to help primary care doctors detect dementia and mild cognitive impairment earlier. It involves 6,600 older adults in 22 clinics in the Bronx and Indiana, focusing on communities that often face health dispariti…

This study tests a new way to help people in the Bronx get screened for lung cancer. A Central Screening Unit will handle tasks like checking who is eligible and scheduling scans, so busy doctors don't have to. The goal is to catch lung cancer earlier, especially in low-income an…

This study looks at whether drinking regular milk can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in people who have trouble digesting lactose (lactose intolerance) and have pre-diabetes. Researchers want to see if milk changes gut bacteria in a way that helps control blood sugar. About 40…

This study tests if adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a care management smartphone app can help people with opioid use disorder and chronic pain who are already taking buprenorphine. About 127 adults will be enrolled to see if these tools reduce pain interference…

This study looks at whether a gentle energy therapy called Medical Reiki, given before breast cancer surgery, can improve emotional well-being and recovery in 32 women. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps reduce stress and improve quality of life after surg…

This study tests whether online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can reduce diabetes distress in adults with type 1 diabetes. About 93 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT plus CGM or CGM alone for 6 month…

This study looks at whether doing yoga or physical therapy at opioid treatment programs can help people with chronic back pain and opioid use disorder feel better and use fewer opioids. About 180 adults will be randomly assigned to 12 weeks of yoga, physical therapy, or their usu…

This study tests a telemedicine-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program designed to reduce anxiety and depression in young adults with type 1 diabetes. About 94 participants will receive the therapy along with continuous glucose monitor review. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests whether a smartphone app featuring recovery stories from other teens can help reduce suicidal thoughts in at-risk adolescents. About 46 teens from The Bronx who have had recent suicidal thoughts and depression will use the app for a short time. The goal is to see…

This study aims to develop a non-invasive test using cough samples to detect lung diseases like cancer, asthma, and COPD early. Researchers will collect cough, mouthwash, and lung fluid from 2000 adults to analyze DNA and protein markers. The goal is to create a simple, breath-ba…

This study tests a program to help parents in the Bronx who are feeling stressed after the COVID-19 pandemic. About 360 parents will take part to learn ways to cope and support their children. The goal is to see if the program lowers stress and improves family well-being.

This study tests whether a drug called diazoxide can lower the amount of sugar the liver makes by activating control centers in the brain. It includes 100 people—some with type 2 diabetes and some healthy—to see how this affects blood sugar levels. The goal is to better understan…

This study is building a collection of blood samples from 2,000 people with various blood disorders. The goal is to provide researchers with specimens for future approved studies. Participants must be over 12 and under the care of a hematologist at Montefiore-Einstein.

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 why some people age more slowly and…

This study tests whether a one-time online lesson can improve how researchers think about and include people with disabilities in their studies. About 200 researchers will take the course, and their knowledge and attitudes will be measured before and after. The goal is to make re…