Montefiore Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding radiation to a standard pre-surgery treatment (immunotherapy plus chemotherapy) can better shrink tumors in people with stage IIA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 17 participants will receive either the standard combination or the combinat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Frozen out: breast cancer freezing study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new way to treat very small breast cancers by freezing them (cryoablation) during a biopsy procedure guided by mammography. It was designed for women aged 60 and older with tumors 1 cm or smaller. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Laser scar treatment study for HS patients withdrawn before start
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test a fractional ablative erbium laser on armpit scars caused by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It aimed to see if the laser could make scars less noticeable and improve patient satisfaction. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Peer support aims to boost hep c treatment for Ex-Offenders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a peer-based program can help people recently released from jail or prison get connected to Hepatitis C care and stay in treatment. About 80 participants with chronic Hepatitis C will be randomly assigned to receive the peer program or standard care. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Can a phone app help teens with lupus and depression stay on track?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how depression symptoms, like loss of interest, may make it harder for teens and young adults with lupus to keep up with their medical appointments. Researchers will test a mobile health app designed to improve both clinic engagement and depression. About 40 p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Can a 12-Week group help dads connect better with their kids?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a 12-session online parenting group, called CARE, is helpful for male caregivers (like fathers) who have children receiving mental health care. The program aims to help caregivers understand their own and their child's feelings, reduce parenting stress…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC