Montefiore Medical Center

This study tests whether sildenafil can reduce blood vessel damage in people with advanced heart failure who have a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). About 50 adults will receive either sildenafil or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will use ultrasound and a tiny camera pill to ch…

This study recruits 500 people who inject drugs through social media to see if online surveys and at-home HIV test kits work for prevention research. Participants fill out questionnaires and mail in self-administered HIV tests. The goal is to make HIV testing easier and reach mor…

This pilot study is testing whether a one-time, 45-minute virtual reality (VR) session guided by an AI coach can help people with chronic pain who also misuse opioids. The session includes a check-in, pain coping skills training, and a stress reduction exercise. The study involve…

This study tests whether a virtual group where older adults share personal stories can reduce loneliness and apathy. Researchers will enroll 50 people aged 60 and older who do not have dementia. Participants join online sessions and complete questionnaires about their mood and th…

This study is testing whether a special non-ablative laser can help treat scarring alopecia, a condition that causes permanent hair loss. Five adults will receive three laser treatments and attend follow-up visits over 15 months. Researchers will also study hair follicle genes to…

This pilot study looks at 10 people with a new, high-grade bone cancer (osteosarcoma) in an arm or leg. The goal is to see if removing the tumor with surgery before starting chemotherapy leads to better arm or leg function and quality of life. Participants and their surgeons will…

This study looks at whether giving antibiotics for just 24 hours around the time of placing a special antibiotic-coated brain drain works as well as giving them for the whole time the drain is in place. The goal is to find the best way to prevent serious brain infections in peopl…

This study looks at the genetic makeup of head and neck tumors to find markers that may predict how well a patient responds to treatment and their long-term outlook. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue from up to 1,000 people with suspected or confirmed head and neck growths. T…

This study looks back at medical records of up to 5,000 adults who had a brain aneurysm treated with special mesh tubes called flow diverters. Researchers want to see how well these devices work and how safe they are by checking things like successful placement, complications, an…