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This early-stage study is testing a new combination treatment for people with oral cavity cancer who are scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if giving a targeted, high-dose radiation therapy along with chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs before the operation is safe and ca…

This study is testing if a blood test can help doctors make smarter treatment decisions for people with advanced melanoma. It aims to see if changing a patient's treatment based on the blood test results leads to better outcomes than waiting for a scan to show the cancer is growi…

This study is testing a new support program to help low-income immigrants manage type 2 diabetes. It connects patients with community health workers for social services and provides educational videos in their own language. The goal is to see if this combined approach helps peopl…

This early-stage study is testing the safety of a more precise, higher-dose radiation treatment for aggressive brain tumors. It will enroll 20 adults with a specific type of high-grade brain cancer. The treatment uses a special MRI-guided machine to target the tumor more accurate…

This study is testing a new treatment approach for advanced throat cancer that hasn't spread to distant organs. Researchers want to see if combining targeted radiation (called 'lattice' radiotherapy) with chemotherapy and immunotherapy can shrink tumors before patients receive th…

This study is testing a personalized diet program to help Chinese and Vietnamese Americans manage their type 2 diabetes. For 24 weeks, 120 participants will use a continuous glucose monitor and may receive a culturally tailored diet plan if their blood sugar isn't improving. The …

This study aims to find the most effective high-intensity walking training method for stroke patients during their hospital rehabilitation. Researchers will compare three different training approaches with 20 participants who are recovering from recent strokes. The goal is to det…

This study is testing a new support program for South Asians in New York City who have type 2 diabetes and are at risk for depression. The program uses trained community health workers to provide culturally sensitive help with managing diabetes and emotional well-being. Researche…

This small pilot study is testing whether a salt substitute containing potassium is safe for people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Twenty participants will try both the special salt and regular table salt for 16 days each, with a break in between. Researchers …

This study is testing a new, very fast DNA test that can detect leftover brain tumor cells while a patient is still in surgery. The goal is to give surgeons immediate feedback, so if cancer cells are found, they can remove more tissue right away. Researchers will then track patie…

This study is testing a new imaging tool designed to help surgeons see the spine more clearly during complex spinal deformity operations. It will compare the new tool's precision to standard x-rays used in the operating room. The goal is to see if this technology can help surgeon…

This study is testing a new training and support program for housing agencies that serve people at risk of overdose. The goal is to help these agencies use proven methods to prevent overdoses among their tenants. The program will be tested with 24 housing agencies in New York and…

This study is testing a program called LINKED that uses social connections to help people who inject drugs. It aims to increase the number of people starting and sticking with HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The trial will involve a…

This study is testing whether a wearable device called VIS4ION can help people with visual impairment move around and complete daily tasks more safely and independently. The device provides touch and sound feedback about the user's surroundings. Researchers will measure how using…

This small pilot study explores whether weighted blankets help reduce anxiety and pain in adults undergoing knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare 30 patients receiving either a weighted blanket or regular blanket before and after their procedure. The main goals are t…

This study is testing if applying a special gel called PuraStat after a water-based prostate surgery (Aquablation) can reduce post-operative bleeding. The main goal is to see if this reduction in bleeding allows more patients to be safely discharged to go home on the same day as …

This study is testing if a phone app can help people recover from rotator cuff surgery. It will compare the app-based program to traditional physical therapy. The goal is to see if the app helps reduce pain and improve shoulder function just as well or better.

This early-stage study is testing whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' can help adults who stutter. Researchers will measure changes in speech fluency, the physical struggle of stuttering, and brain activity in 25 participants. The goal i…

This small, early-stage study is testing whether guided therapy sessions with the psychedelic compound psilocybin can help people with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ten patients with severe IBS will receive several therapy sessions; some will get a single dose of psilocy…

This small pilot study is testing whether virtual Reiki, a complementary energy therapy, can help reduce pain and improve well-being for people with lupus. Twenty participants will receive weekly virtual Reiki sessions for eight weeks while continuing their standard medical care.…

This study is testing a new team-based care program designed to help prostate cancer survivors manage common sexual and urinary side effects. It will involve 200 men at a New York City public hospital. The program uses a care manager, nurse, and doctors working together to identi…

This study tests whether a new silk-based surgical dressing causes fewer skin problems than standard medical glue after ACL knee surgery. Researchers will enroll 138 patients to compare rates of rash, blistering, and redness. They'll also track patient comfort, itching, and how t…

This study is testing a new 3D-printed tool that helps surgeons measure how balanced a new knee joint is during replacement surgery. It will be used on 50 patients getting their first knee replacement. The goal is to see if this tool is useful for gathering information, but it wo…

This study aims to test a reading and play program adapted for family childcare homes. Researchers will enroll 240 childcare providers to see if the program is easy to use and if it improves how providers interact with children and support their learning. The study will measure c…

This study is testing a new digital feedback tool called 'Communication Compass' designed to help doctors-in-training improve their communication skills. It will be used with about 120 internal medicine residents at NYU Langone Health. The goal is to see if this tool helps reside…

This study aims to understand if people with hepatitis B who have undetectable virus levels in their blood also have undetectable virus in other body fluids like saliva and semen. Researchers will compare 55 participants—some on long-term treatment, some untreated, and some healt…

This study aims to find out if using a smaller, head-only surgical drape is as safe as a traditional full-body drape for children having their tonsils removed. Researchers will compare infection rates in the 30 days after surgery between the two methods. They will also measure ho…

This study aims to understand how supervised overdose prevention centers affect people who use multiple drugs. Researchers will look at whether using these centers lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal overdoses and affects the use of mental health services. They will also inter…

This study is testing a new educational program designed to encourage more people to get screened for colorectal cancer. It will involve about 50 adults who are currently overdue for their recommended screening. Researchers want to see if this culturally tailored education is pra…

This study is testing if a computer-based reminder tool can help emergency room doctors follow best-practice guidelines when ordering CT scans to check for pulmonary embolism (a dangerous lung blood clot). It will involve 440 doctors across 10 emergency departments. The main goal…

This study aims to understand how exercise helps reduce anxiety by looking at specific chemicals in the brain. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with anxiety disorders and measure brain markers related to energy and inflammation from blood samples. Participants will wear a Fitbit…

This study aims to find out which of two specific medical devices doctors prefer when performing heart procedures through the wrist artery. Doctors will be randomly assigned to use one of two sheath types during standard patient care and will then complete a survey about their ex…