Nyu Langone Health

This early-stage trial tests whether a new radiation technique using an MRI-guided machine (MR-Linac) can safely deliver higher doses to aggressive brain tumors (grade 3 or 4 gliomas). Twenty adults who have recently had surgery will receive radiation doses tailored to how much t…

This study tests whether a potassium-containing salt substitute can help control potassium levels in 20 adults with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. Participants will use the salt substitute for 16 days and regular table salt for another 16 days, with a break in between.…

This study tests a new approach for people with a type of throat cancer (oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma) that is not low-risk. About 60 participants will receive a combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and a special type of radiation called lattice radiotherapy befor…

This study tests whether a personalized diet plan, guided by continuous glucose monitors, can help Chinese and Vietnamese Americans with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the adaptive diet program or standard c…

This study will adapt a community health worker-led program to include mental health support for South Asians with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for depression. About 100 adults in New York City will take part to see if the program helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce di…

This study tests a program that combines online diabetes education videos with help connecting to social services for low-income Chinese and Latino/a immigrants with type 2 diabetes. About 480 adults aged 18-70 with high blood sugar will take part. The goal is to see if this appr…

This early-phase study tests a new type of radiation (lattice radiotherapy) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for oral cavity cancer. About 30 adults with advanced but removable tumors will receive different radiation doses to find the safest level. The …

This study tests a program called LINKED that uses social networks to encourage people who inject drugs to start HIV prevention pills (PrEP) and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). About 398 participants will be split into two groups to see if the program works better than…

This study compares two types of lasers used to break up kidney stones during a procedure called ureteroscopy. About 70 adults with a single stone or multiple stones totaling 7 to 20 mm will be randomly assigned to receive either a pulsed Thulium laser or a pulse-modulated Holmiu…

This study tests whether a gel called PuraStat can reduce bleeding after a prostate procedure called Aquablation. The goal is to see if more patients can safely go home the same day instead of staying overnight. About 25 men with enlarged prostate symptoms will take part.

This study tests whether virtual Reiki therapy can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with lupus. Twenty adults with lupus will continue their usual care and also receive one weekly virtual Reiki session for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain l…

This study tests whether taking tranexamic acid pills for 7 days after total knee replacement helps reduce pain, improve function, and speed recovery. About 350 adults having knee replacement will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track their progress for 2 y…

This study will test a program that helps supportive housing agencies use proven methods to prevent overdoses and improve tenant health. About 24 agencies in New York and New Jersey will take part. The goal is to see if this approach works and can be used more widely.

This study tests a new 3D-printed tool that measures how balanced the knee is during total knee replacement surgery. About 50 adults having their first knee replacement will take part. Surgeons will use the device alongside standard methods, but it will not change how the surgery…

This study follows over 5,000 adults with Long COVID for two years to see how their symptoms change over time, whether they recover, and if new health problems like heart disease or chronic fatigue develop. Researchers will track symptoms like brain fog and fatigue using surveys …

This study will test a new feedback system called Communication Compass to help medical residents improve how they educate and counsel patients. About 120 internal medicine residents will use the tool and receive personalized reports on their communication skills. The goal is to …

This study is testing a new AI-powered tool called AIManage to help doctors and patients manage medications for diabetes and obesity. The tool will assist with adjusting doses and tracking side effects. The study involves 16 participants and is split into two phases: first, gathe…

This early-phase study looks at how different doses of aspirin affect blood platelets in pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia. About 30 participants will take 81 mg of aspirin twice daily, and blood samples will be taken after 4 weeks to measure platelet function. The goa…

This pilot study will check if a program that gives free, culturally appropriate produce to people in Brooklyn can improve health. Researchers will measure cholesterol, blood pressure, and diet in 75 adults. The goal is to see if this type of program is a good way to study health…