Hackensack Meridian Health

This study tests a new three-drug combination (carfilzomib, iberdomide, and dexamethasone, or KID) in people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective at reducing or eliminating …

This study tests whether a special clinic that helps patients with heart failure after they leave the hospital can reduce the chance of being readmitted. About 150 adults aged 18 to 90 will get extra education, tools like a blood pressure monitor, and follow-up phone calls. The g…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can help doctors choose the right treatment for people with advanced lung cancer. The test measures tumor DNA in the blood to see if a patient will do well on immunotherapy alone or needs chemotherapy added. About 108 adults with ne…

This study looks at whether a cardiac rehabilitation program can improve recovery for people who have had a stroke. About 150 stroke survivors will receive standard care plus cardiac rehab, and researchers will measure their walking ability, daily function, and rates of hospital …

This study is testing a special pad (PadKit™) that women wear for 4-6 hours to collect cells from the uterus. The goal is to see if the pad can gather enough cells to tell the difference between normal cells, pre-cancer, and cancer. Researchers will also ask participants about co…

This study tests whether taking Flomax (tamsulosin) daily for a week before chest surgery can prevent urinary retention in men aged 50 and older. Urinary retention is a common complication that can cause discomfort, anxiety, and the need for a catheter. The medication relaxes the…

This study tests whether placing a special cord tissue graft during robotic prostate surgery helps men regain bladder control and erectile function faster. About 100 men with early prostate cancer will receive either standard surgery or surgery plus the graft. Researchers will tr…

This study tests whether a 15mg or 30mg dose of the painkiller ketorolac provides longer pain relief for people with kidney stone pain in the emergency department. About 86 adults under 65 with moderate to severe pain will receive one dose, and their pain levels will be tracked o…

This study looks at whether a lung ultrasound done shortly after birth can predict which late preterm babies (born 34-36 weeks) will have breathing problems in the first two days of life. Researchers will enroll 300 infants and compare three different ultrasound scoring methods. …

This study tests a new way to increase lung cancer screening among high-risk people by reaching them in the emergency department. Researchers will screen patients for social needs and offer tailored help to get them scheduled for a low-dose CT scan. The goal is to see if this app…