Montefiore Medical Center

This study is testing whether adding dupilumab to standard steroid nasal sprays improves symptoms and sense of smell in people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. It focuses on a diverse, mostly minority group of 60 adults. Participants will receive dupilumab injections and …

This study looks at whether adding a precise, high-dose form of radiation (SBRT) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (nivolumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 17 participants were randomly assigned t…

This study tests whether an AI-based counseling program on a smartphone can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. 80 pregnant women will either get standard nutrition advice or AI-powered guidance. The goal is to see if the AI approach leads to healthier bi…

This study tests whether peer mentors—people with similar experiences—can help individuals recently released from jail or prison get connected to Hepatitis C care and stay in treatment. About 80 participants will either receive a peer mentor or standard referral. The goal is to s…

This study aimed to test a new way to treat very small breast cancers by freezing them (cryoablation) during a biopsy. It was designed for women aged 60 and older with tumors 1 cm or smaller. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results ar…

This study tests whether a special silver-containing foam bandage can prevent wound infections after cesarean delivery. About 480 women having a planned C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either the silver dressing or a standard one. Researchers will track infections …

This study tests a 12-session online group therapy program called CARE, designed to help male caregivers (such as fathers) better understand their own and their child's feelings. Seven male-identifying caregivers of children receiving mental health services will participate. The …

This trial tests whether people with mild diverticulitis can be safely treated at home with just pain medicines (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) instead of antibiotics. 556 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either pain medicines alone or pain medicines plus an antibi…

This study planned to test a fractional ablative erbium laser on scarring caused by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the armpit area. It was designed for adults with mild HS activity and visible scars. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no resu…

This study aims to understand how depression symptoms, like loss of interest, may make it harder for teens and young adults with lupus to keep up with their medical care. Researchers will also test a mobile health app designed to provide education and connect users to their care …

This study looks at how three common breast cancer drugs (abemaciclib, ribociclib, or palbociclib) change body fat and muscle in 30 people with ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has spread. Participants get CT and DEXA scans before and after 24 weeks of treatment. The goal is to under…

This study creates a database of 476 patients in the Bronx who were tested for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often missed heart condition. Researchers collected health records, imaging results, and outcomes like hospitalizations and deaths. The goa…