Nyu Langone Health
Clinical trials sponsored by Nyu Langone Health, explained in plain language.
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Early trial zaps pancreatic tumors with heat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether adding a heat treatment to chemotherapy is safe for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Doctors will use a special scope to deliver radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which uses heat to destroy tumor cell…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New hope for brain cancer: experimental drug trial seeks to boost radiation effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called XRD-0394 in combination with standard radiation therapy for adults with aggressive brain tumors called high-grade gliomas. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how well the body tolerates the drug when given with radiati…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New primary care strategy aims to curb opioid and stimulant crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a collaborative care program in primary care clinics can help adults with moderate to severe substance use disorders reduce their use of opioids, stimulants, and heavy alcohol. The program involves a team-based approach where primary care providers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Breaking chains: new approach could let more people take methadone home
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether providing clinics with tools and support helps them offer more flexible take-home methadone doses to patients. Researchers will work with 36 opioid treatment programs and their patients to see if this approach helps people stay in treatment longer and red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Ear device could help kidney Patients' hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve through the ear is safe and tolerable for people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers want to see if this stimulation affects heart rate variability and blood pressure, which are linked to heart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Magic mushroom drug tested to break opioid addiction
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' can help people who are addicted to opioids and still using them despite being on methadone treatment. It will involve 240 participants who will receive either a low, medium, or h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Clean air tested as new weapon against rising blood sugar
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using portable air cleaners in the bedroom can help people with prediabetes. Researchers want to see if cleaner air leads to more stable blood sugar levels and lower inflammation. The study involves 160 adults who will use either real or fake air fil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Neighbors deliver meds: Tech-Powered fight against hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a community health program in Kenya that uses trained local peers to deliver blood pressure medications directly to people's homes, supported by mobile health technology. The goal is to see if this approach makes it easier for people to take their medication…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New drug combo tested to protect transplanted hearts and kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a drug called belatacept to the usual anti-rejection medications is safe for adults who have just received a heart transplant. The goal is to see if this combination can better protect the new heart from rejection while also helping to preserve the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested to rewire brains and curb alcohol addiction
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' combined with therapy, can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder. Researchers will give 200 participants either psilocybin or a placebo and use brain scans and surveys to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New approach aims to cut overdose risk in minority communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a culturally tailored harm reduction program works better than standard services for Black and Latinx people who use drugs like opioids or stimulants. Researchers will enroll 200 adults to see if the new program helps them attend more support session…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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NYU tests custom drug combo to shield surgery patients from heart trouble
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether personalized medication plans can reduce heart complications in patients who show signs of heart injury after major non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will give 50 participants either a combination of two common heart medications or usual care, t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Four-Drug attack on advanced skin cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding an arthritis drug (sarilumab) to three approved melanoma drugs works better and is safer for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. It will involve about 105 participants with stage III or IV melanoma. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New Two-Drug attack on Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a new oral drug called ladarixin to an existing lung cancer drug (sotorasib) is safe and effective for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The first part of the study will find the safest dose of the combin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery shake boost recovery from IBD operations?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special nutrition program before and after bowel surgery for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis helps patients recover better. Researchers want to see if drinking nutritional shakes before surgery reduces hospital stays and serious complications…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a 10-Hour eating window lock in your weight loss?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 12-month study is testing whether limiting daily eating to a 10-hour window helps people maintain recent weight loss. It will compare this time-restricted eating approach to general weight maintenance advice in 110 adults. The goal is to see which method is better at prevent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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VA tests virtual cancer care to speed up treatment for veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well a virtual cancer care program works for veterans. It will look at 1,800 veterans newly diagnosed with lung, colorectal, prostate, or breast cancer. The goal is to see if the telehealth program improves access to care, quality of treatment, and reduc…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Video support program aims to help immigrants manage diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a support program can help Chinese immigrants in New York City better manage their Type 2 diabetes. The program combines weekly educational videos with help from a community health worker to address daily challenges. Researchers will compare this app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New knee implant aims to boost healing after meniscus surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a special collagen implant, called the BEAR implant, improves healing after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. Researchers will compare the recovery of 80 patients who get the implant with those who get standard repair surgery alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can text videos and a helping hand tame diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if educational videos sent by text, with or without extra support from a community health worker, can help Chinese immigrants in New York City better manage their Type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if these approaches improve blood sugar control more than u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can vaping help break a deadly habit? trial tests E-Cigs for smokers in opioid recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if providing free e-cigarettes is more effective than counseling and nicotine patches at helping people who smoke and have opioid use disorder reduce their cigarette smoking. It will enroll 302 adults who are in treatment programs for opioid use and smoke a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a tiny sensor help new insulin users avoid the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for two weeks after leaving the hospital helps people who are new to insulin manage their diabetes better. Researchers will compare the CGM group to a group using traditional finger-prick blood sugar checks. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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First human trial launches: can boosting the Brain's immune system fight Alzheimer's?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is an early safety study testing a new drug designed to stimulate the body's natural immune defenses in people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. The trial will enroll 39 participants to receive either the drug or a placebo at different dose levels …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New tech could help deaf children hear better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how children hear and understand speech with cochlear implants. Researchers are testing new ways to process sound through the implant's computer chip. They will compare results from children and adults with implants to those with normal hearing. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Freezing prostate tumors: 1000-Patient study seeks Long-Term answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect detailed information on what happens to men after they undergo cryotherapy (freezing treatment) for prostate cancer that hasn't spread. Researchers will follow 1,000 patients to track side effects and monitor PSA levels over time to understand how well …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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AI steps in to help manage diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their condition. The tool sends text messages to patients and provides reports to their doctors, aiming to improve communication and help lower long-term blood su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could a common pill ease the strain of dialysis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if empagliflozin, a medication usually for diabetes, can help people who have just started kidney dialysis. Researchers want to see if it safely helps control body fluid levels and blood pressure in 60 adults. The goal is to see if this drug could improve ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Two-Shot radiation trial aims to zap prostate cancer faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, shorter radiation schedule for men with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer. Instead of many weeks of treatment, patients receive just two high-dose radiation sessions, with an extra boost to the main tumor. The main goal is to see if this approa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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At-Home brain zaps tested to restore fading eyesight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with vision loss from optic neuropathy can use a gentle electrical stimulation device at home to improve their eyesight. Researchers at NYU Langone Health are enrolling 70 adults to see if this treatment can help preserve vision and improve da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New drug targets lung Cancer's fuel source after standard treatments fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called DRP-104 for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has continued to grow despite standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The drug works by blocking a nutrient called glutamine that some cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Shorter prostate cancer treatment tested: radiation alone vs. radiation plus hormones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for men with a specific type of intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy (SBRT) works as well as the same radiation combined with 6 months of hormone-blocking drugs (ADT). Participants will choose which…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Community health workers go digital to fight high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether pairing community health workers with remote blood pressure monitors helps Latinx patients manage high blood pressure better than standard care alone. It will enroll 300 adults who identify as Latinx, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, and strugg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can a protein shake speed up joint surgery recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving oral nutritional supplements to older patients who are nutritionally deficient can improve their recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure specific blood markers related to nutrition before and after surgery to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Brain implant offers hope for children born without hearing nerves
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special hearing device called an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in children who are completely deaf due to missing or damaged inner ears or hearing nerves. These children cannot benefit from standard hearing aids or cochlear implants. Researchers will im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Cleaner air, healthier hearts? NYC study tests simple device
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using portable air cleaners in the home can lower blood pressure for adults with high blood pressure living in New York City public housing. Researchers believe cleaning fine particles from indoor air might help control blood pressure. About 440 non-smoki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study aims to fortify ACL surgery for young athletes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a strong, internal supportive brace during a common ACL knee surgery leads to better results. Researchers will compare the standard surgery to the surgery with the extra brace in 90 young adults (ages 18-35). They will measure knee stability, pain,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can cholesterol drugs help protect the hearts of type 1 diabetes patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether lowering cholesterol with specific medications can improve blood vessel health and reduce inflammation in people with Type 1 Diabetes. Researchers will follow 125 participants for 1-2 months while they receive weekly injections and daily pills to low…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Eye-Saving trial: can elderly lupus patients ditch risky drug?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if older adults with stable lupus can safely stop taking hydroxychloroquine, a common lupus medication that can cause permanent eye damage with long-term use. Researchers will follow 330 participants aged 60+ for one year, randomly assigning them to ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Tracking the Real-World impact of a Non-Invasive prostate cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect long-term data on men with early-stage prostate cancer who choose a treatment called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Researchers will follow 300 men to see how well the treatment controls the cancer and how it affects their urinary and sexual …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can vaping help smokers with mental illness cut back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing two different ways to help people with serious mental illnesses, like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, reduce their cigarette smoking. Participants will receive counseling and text message support, plus either e-cigarettes or nicotine patches/lozenges. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Gut health boost may aid recovery from serious joint infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding probiotic supplements to standard care helps patients recover from infected hip or knee replacements. Researchers will check if probiotics improve blood markers of inflammation, reduce medical or surgical complications, and ease digestive issu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Early trial tests new combo against deadly brain cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of combining an oral drug called azeliragon with full brain and spine radiation in patients with aggressive cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The main goal is to find out if this combination is safe and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Shining light on brain healing: new therapy tested for injury recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive light therapy can help older adults who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Researchers want to see if shining light on the forehead improves blood flow to the brain and helps with thinking skills like planning …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can your phone be your personal trainer? study tests remote workouts for heart disease risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether different remote exercise programs—using a fitness app, live video sessions, or in-person training—can help people at risk for heart disease become more active. Researchers want to see which approach people find easiest to stick with and if it improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation zaps prostate tumors with precision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a focused radiation treatment for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It uses advanced MRI guidance to deliver a high-dose radiation boost directly to the main tumor while using lower doses on the rest of the prostate. Researchers will check if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Groundbreaking double transplant aims to restore faces and limbs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an advanced surgery that transplants face and arm tissue from a donor to people with severe injuries. It aims to restore function, appearance, and feeling for those who haven't been helped by other surgeries or prosthetics. Researchers will closely monitor 1…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Jail study tests monthly shot to keep opioid addiction in check after release
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if starting a monthly injection for opioid addiction right when someone enters jail is better than keeping them on daily pills. It involves 200 people with opioid use disorder who are awaiting trial. The goal is to see which approach helps people stay on the…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Your phone could help beat opioid addiction
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a smartphone app can help doctors better treat opioid addiction. The app predicts a patient's risk of using opioids again soon. Doctors can then use this information to adjust the patient's medication dose, aiming to reduce the chance of relapse compared …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Can mindfulness training tame high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a mindfulness training program delivered over Zoom can help lower high blood pressure in Black women. It will compare the mindfulness program to a general support group to see which is more effective at reducing blood pressure, stress, and depressive symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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ER's new plan to stop diabetes patients from falling through the cracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people diagnosed with diabetes in the emergency room don't get follow-up care. Researchers will interview patients and review records to identify barriers. They will also test if a telehealth visit right after the ER helps connect people to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Doctors test cutting radiation for Fast-Responding HPV throat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if doctors can safely lower the dose of radiation and chemotherapy for people with HPV-positive throat cancer who show a good response halfway through treatment. The goal is to see if patients who get less treatment have similar cancer control and survival r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Donor hands could restore life after amputation in groundbreaking trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an investigational surgery called a hand transplant. It aims to restore function, appearance, and feeling to the hands and forearms of adults who have lost them due to traumatic injury. The procedure transfers tissue from a deceased donor. Researchers will c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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New tool aims to stop 'Revolving Door' hospital visits for sickest kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is creating and testing a new tool to help parents of children with serious, ongoing medical conditions better understand and follow hospital discharge instructions. Researchers will interview parents and doctors to design the tool, then test whether it helps parents c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Second chance cells: new treatment tested for failing transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a treatment called a 'donor cell boost' for adults whose stem cell transplants aren't working well or have failed. The goal is to help the patient's body rebuild healthy blood counts by giving them more specially selected cells from their original donor. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Cleaner air at home: a new hope for heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using portable air purifiers at home can help people with heart failure feel better and be more active. Researchers in India will give air filters to about 255 adults with a specific type of heart failure to see if cleaning the air improves how far t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Invisible light to the forehead: a new hope for depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether shining a special, invisible light on the forehead can change blood flow in the brain of people with depression. Researchers will use brain scans to see if this light treatment improves blood flow and reduces depression symptoms. About 120 adults wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 17, 2026 14:39 UTC
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New scan may spot returning prostate cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if a newer imaging method called PSMA PET/MRI is better than standard MRI at detecting when prostate cancer returns after HIFU treatment. Researchers will compare both imaging methods in 60 men who have undergone HIFU therapy for prostate cancer. The g…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Gentle light could give early warning for tiny Babies' kidneys
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive light sensor placed on the skin can detect early signs of kidney injury in premature babies. Researchers will monitor 100 babies born before 30 weeks of pregnancy to see if changes in kidney oxygen levels predict kidney problems before…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New scan cuts through the 'Static' to see painful hip implants
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a tweaked MRI machine setting can take clearer pictures of the area around a hip replacement. Metal implants often create blurry spots on regular MRI scans. Researchers will scan 22 people with painful hip replacements using both the standard and the modi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a phone app help prevent depression in Uganda's teachers and parents?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new mobile phone app toolkit designed to prevent depression and anxiety in teachers and parents in Uganda. The app provides self-help resources, and participants can get support from trained community health workers. Researchers will measure if using the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New training model aims to boost mental health support in ugandan schools
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to train teachers in Uganda to better support their students' mental health and their own wellbeing. It uses a two-level 'train-the-trainer' model with digital learning to reach more teachers and schools. The goal is to see if this expanded trainin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Fresh food & community: brooklyn program aims to nourish immigrant families
Prevention Recruiting nowThis community program aims to improve diet and social well-being for immigrant families in Brooklyn. It provides weekly boxes of subsidized, culturally-tailored fresh produce along with cooking classes, gardening workshops, and support services. The study will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Can lupus patients safely get the shingles shot?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is safe and effective for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus). Researchers will give 224 adult lupus patients either the vaccine or a placebo shot to see if it causes lupus flares and if it produces…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New program aims to protect Moms' hearts where they drop off their kids
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new program called Mom♥Health that aims to help mothers of young children reduce their risk of heart disease. Researchers are working with 40 mothers at two childcare centers to see if offering support and connections to health services at these locations …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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NYC launches major push to boost cancer screenings in local neighborhoods
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to help people in specific NYC neighborhoods get their recommended cancer screenings. It will compare two approaches: one provides tailored education materials, and the other adds personalized help from a community health worker. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can computer games rebuild damaged memories?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a computer-based brain training program can improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in adults who have had a traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare 25 adults using the specific BrainHQ training program against 25 adults using general…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 19:55 UTC
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Can a phone app help Teens' mental health? new school study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a guided, app-based therapy program called SilverCloud can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in high school students. Researchers will first test the program with a small group, then run a larger trial comparing the app to usual school m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Diabetes drug could ease depression by fueling the brain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether empagliflozin, a medication typically used for type 2 diabetes, might help reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers think the drug might help the brain by producing ketones, an alternative energy source. The study will involve 16 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease migraine pain and disability
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone-based program called RELAXaHEAD to see if it can help people manage their migraines from home. Researchers will enroll 356 adults and teens with frequent migraines to try the app and track their headache days and how migraines affect their daily…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a simple neck injection calm the traumatized brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a single injection near nerves in the neck, called a stellate ganglion block, can reduce the symptoms of PTSD. 80 adults with PTSD will be randomly assigned to receive either the real injection with a numbing medicine or a placebo injection with salt wate…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Can CBD calm Trauma's storm? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether daily cannabidiol (CBD) pills can help reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It will involve 120 adults with PTSD, half of whom also have a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants will take either a 400mg CBD dose, an 800m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Shining a light on sleepiness: new therapy tested for sleep apnea fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive light therapy can help reduce daytime sleepiness in people who already use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea but still feel tired. Researchers will use a special red light device on participants' heads to see if it improves alertness and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Zap your cravings? brain stimulation tested for cannabis addiction at home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based treatment using gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with mindfulness meditation can help adults reduce or quit cannabis use. Researchers will enroll 46 people with cannabis addiction to try the one-month program and track their crav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Zapping the brain to ease stuttering?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small, early-stage study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation, called tDCS, can boost the benefits of traditional speech therapy for adults who stutter. Researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity and its impact on daily life, while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Tuning the Brain's radio: new study aims to sharpen sound for implant users
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new sound setting for people who use a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other. Researchers want to see if this new setting makes sounds clearer, improves the ability to understand speech (especially in noisy places), and makes users mor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New splint tested to unlock stiff fingers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special finger splint, called a Relative Motion Orthosis, helps people regain finger movement better than standard care alone. It is for adults who have stiff finger joints after an injury. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a blood pressure cuff speed up leg injury recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special therapy that restricts blood flow during exercise helps people with leg injuries recover faster. Researchers will work with 128 adults who have injuries like quadriceps or patella tendon tears. They'll compare standard physical therapy to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Zap your way to walking again? study tests shock therapy for ankle recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing if a special type of electrical stimulation (NMES) can help people get stronger and recover function faster after ankle fracture surgery. Twenty participants will be split into two groups: one will receive the stimulation along with standard phys…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New nerve block combo could cut opioid use after knee operations
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining two types of nerve blocks provides better pain relief than a single nerve block after knee realignment surgery. Researchers will measure how much opioid pain medication patients need and track their pain levels during recovery. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New rehab technique aims to speed achilles recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding blood flow restriction therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover from Achilles tendon injuries. Researchers will work with 57 adults to see if this approach improves leg strength and reduces pain during rehabilitation. The ther…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can a weekly phone call ease the mental burden of epilepsy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing two different 8-week phone support programs to help people with epilepsy who are also experiencing depression. Researchers will compare a depression self-management program (UPLIFT) against general support groups (BOOST), both delivered in weekly one-hour ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can a simple program prevent swallowing problems after neck surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a behavioral health program can help prevent or reduce swallowing and voice problems after a common neck surgery called ACDF. The program starts before surgery and continues for six weeks after. Researchers will measure swallowing function and collect pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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VR goggles could make colonoscopies less sedating
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether wearing virtual reality goggles during colonoscopy or upper endoscopy procedures can help patients need less sedative medication. Researchers want to see if the VR distraction improves comfort, increases satisfaction, and shortens recover…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New tech aims to help implant users hear in crowds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new computer program designed to reduce background noise for people with cochlear implants. The goal is to see if it helps users understand speech better in noisy places like restaurants or parties. Researchers will enroll 60 participants aged 12 and older…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy trial offers hope for easing Cancer's mental anguish
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' given alongside supportive therapy, can help people with advanced cancer. It aims to reduce severe anxiety, depression, and the deep distress that can come from facing a serious i…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Can diet and exercise fight brain tumor fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether combining a special low-carb diet with a supervised exercise program can help people with malignant glioma feel better. Fifteen participants will follow a 15-week program of twice-weekly workouts and a modified Atkins diet. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Virtual program aims to boost recovery for brain injury survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual wellness program can help people who have had a traumatic brain injury. The program combines mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition guidance to improve emotional well-being, physical activity, and overall quality of life. About 138 participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can a smartwatch and virtual coach help people with early dementia stay active?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program called ACTIVE to see if it helps older adults with mild dementia stay physically active and improve their daily life. The program provides a Fitbit smartwatch, motivational text messages, educational videos, and virtual physical therapy sessions ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Can a special drink speed up recovery after a broken hip?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a nutritional supplement drink helps older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will compare people who get the supplement for three weeks after surgery to those who receive standard dietary advice. They will measure if the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Ear zaps for kidney woes? NYU tests new device
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve through the ear can help regulate the nervous system in people with chronic kidney disease. The main goals are to see if the device is safe and tolerable for patients to use for two wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Scientists probe how stress warps our choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how stress and anxiety change the way people learn and make decisions. Researchers will measure how 200 participants, including some with anxiety disorders, assign value to food and rate emotional images during computer tasks. The goal is to gather k…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Major registry launched to solve mystery of sudden child deaths
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research registry aims to understand why some children die suddenly and unexpectedly. It will collect and analyze detailed medical and family history from up to 1,600 cases of children aged 11 months to 18 years. The goal is to identify risk factors and possible causes to he…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists track Teens' eyes and snacks to unlock social Media's influence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how specific features in social media ads—like images of unhealthy food, people of the same race, and 'likes'—affect how much teens eat. Researchers will recruit 480 adolescents to watch ads while tracking their eye movements and measuring their calo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists listen in: how brain implants help people hear
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study aims to better understand how adults and children with cochlear implants or auditory brainstem implants process different sounds. Researchers will measure how accurately participants identify speech and distinguish between sounds like pitch and volume. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Global quest to map rare nerve disease progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about familial dysautonomia, a rare inherited nerve disorder, by observing 400 patients over time. Researchers will collect health information and optional blood samples to track how the disease changes and develops. The goal is to gather detailed kn…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock why saying 'No' is so hard
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why resisting temptation feels mentally costly. Researchers will use brain scans and decision-making games with 300 adults who are actively trying to lose or maintain weight. The goal is to map how the brain calculates these 'self-control costs' and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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NYC launches major push for better medical interpreters and fairer healthcare
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and improve how healthcare systems provide interpreter services to patients who speak limited English. Researchers will work with community members, patients, and healthcare staff across New York City to design better tools and practices. The goal is…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists search blood for clues to heart attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how platelets (tiny blood cells involved in clotting) work in people who have had heart attacks. Researchers will collect blood samples from 350 participants during their heart attack treatment and again two months later. By analyzing these sa…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists probe why some cochlear implant users struggle to follow conversations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people with cochlear implants find it hard to follow real conversations, even if they can hear individual words. Researchers will measure listening effort and comprehension in 460 adults with implants and with normal hearing, using eye-track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Researchers probe link between childhood hardship and MS severity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how stressful childhood experiences affect multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Researchers will work with communities to develop better ways to measure childhood adversity and examine its connection to MS severity using MRI scans and blood tests. The …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New york launches major study to fix opioid treatment system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve the quality of opioid addiction treatment across New York State. Researchers will test a new system that measures treatment quality and provides coaching to clinics, tracking whether it helps keep patients in care and reduces emergency visits. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists peer into Brain's memory center during exploration
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the brain's memory center (hippocampus) works when people look around and explore their environment. Researchers will measure brain activity in epilepsy patients who already have special monitoring devices implanted, as well as in healthy volunte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Community health study aims to fight pollution and hunger
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the links between environmental contamination, nutrition, and health in a specific Native American community. Researchers will work with community members to test soil, water, and people for pollutants and nutrient levels. The goal is to support loca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock why mindfulness eases anxiety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how mindfulness training helps people with generalized anxiety disorder by looking at changes in their brain activity. Researchers will compare an 8-week mindfulness program to a stress education program in 150 adults with anxiety, using brain scans …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to make Virus-Based infection treatments more effective
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover biological markers that show if a special virus-based treatment (phage therapy) is working for hard-to-treat lung infections. Researchers will observe 100 adult patients who are already being considered for this therapy as part of their regular care. T…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to unlock secrets of aging hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called GeriKit to better understand the unique health challenges of older adults with heart disease. Researchers will enroll 150 people aged 75 and older who are hospitalized for a heart attack or heart procedure. The goal is to see if the app c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Routine checkups could now include cancer gene tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether it's practical and acceptable to offer genetic testing for cancer risk to young women during their regular gynecology appointments, without needing a specialist referral. It aims to see how many patients choose to get tested and how many are found to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can a 'Like' make you buy a snack? teens tested in social media study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the number of 'likes' on social media food ads influences the snack choices of Black and White teenagers. Researchers will show 1,300 teens different ads and track what snacks they say they would buy. The goal is to learn how social media feature…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who beats pancreatitis pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find brain and body signals that can predict which patients with chronic pancreatitis will get long-term pain relief from a common endoscopic procedure. Researchers will enroll 100 adults already scheduled for the treatment and track their pain, function, and m…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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TikTok's snack trap: can Influencers' food posts change what kids buy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how TikTok influencers' posts affect the snack and drink choices of young teens. Researchers will randomly show 100 participants, aged 10-13, different TikTok ads and then track their selections in a virtual store. The goal is to learn if seeing infl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Can a simple digital tool make cancer treatment less confusing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a visual digital tool can help newly diagnosed breast or head/neck cancer patients better understand their treatment options. Researchers want to see if using this tool increases overall satisfaction with the healthcare experience for patients, their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Major study launches to uncover COVID's hidden toll on survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 on survivors' heart, lung, and mental health. Researchers will follow 1,500 people who had COVID-19, including those who were hospitalized and those who weren't, and compare them to healthy people. They will use imag…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for bacterial clues in Smokers' lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how bacteria in the lungs might contribute to early COPD in smokers. Researchers will compare lung samples from 230 heavy smokers—some with early COPD and some without—to identify differences in bacterial communities and inflammation. The goal is to …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Massive study digs into your gut to unlock secrets of cancer and heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the bacteria in our gut (the microbiome) and our diet are linked to major diseases like cancer and heart disease. It will enroll 16,000 adults over 40 to collect health information and samples over time. The goal is to build a research resource t…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists scan tumors to unlock Next-Generation kidney cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study aims to understand how the drug belzutifan affects a specific marker (CAIX) on kidney cancer tumors. Researchers will use special PET scans to measure changes in this marker before and after treatment in 12 patients with advanced kidney cancer that has progressed…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists map lung bacteria to crack code of mysterious lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the community of bacteria in the lungs might be linked to a chronic lung infection called NTM. Researchers will compare samples from 200 people with lung symptoms, some with the NTM infection and some without. The goal is to identify specific bac…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden heart risks in 9/11 heroes decades after dust exposure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how exposure to dust and particles from the World Trade Center collapse affects the long-term heart and lung health of FDNY firefighters who were first responders. Researchers will compare 100 firefighters with breathing problems to those without, me…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Looking back to guide the future: study reviews 10 years of pancreatic tumor surgeries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking back at the medical records of 2000 people who had surgery for a type of pancreatic tumor called IPMN. Researchers want to understand why surgery was chosen and what the outcomes were. The goal is to find better ways to decide who needs surgery in the future…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Scientists track 'Broken Hearts' to unravel medical mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a national registry of 500 people who have experienced broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy). Researchers will collect medical information and track participants' health over time to better understand what causes this condition and how it affects…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New tool aims to guide kidney tumor patients through tough treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new decision aid tool designed to help patients with small kidney tumors. The tool provides personalized information about treatment benefits and risks to support better conversations with doctors. Researchers want to see if using this tool improves patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists zap brains to understand mysterious movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the brain controls movement intention. Researchers will use non-invasive brain stimulation and brain imaging on 30 healthy volunteers and patients with psychogenic movement disorders or non-epileptic seizures. The goal is to gather basic knowledg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists spy on Teens' eyes to see if social media ads drive junk food cravings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research aims to understand how food advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook influence what teenagers choose to eat. The study involves over 3,600 Black and White adolescents, aged 13-17, who use Facebook daily. Researchers will track what foods teens buy in o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Pilot study probes Magnesium's potential to shield the brain after heart stops
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is a small, early-stage study to see if it's safe and practical to give magnesium sulfate to people whose hearts have been restarted after stopping. The main goal is to gather data on how to run a future, larger trial. Researchers will check if the treatment can be given qui…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Can your heartbeat predict if brain zaps will ease your blues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if a person's heart rate can be used as a signal to predict who will benefit from a specific depression treatment. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with mild to moderate depression to use a home-based, non-invasive brain stimulation device for 10 day…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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NYC tests new strategy to fight overdoses in homeless shelters
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a new harm reduction plan in New York City's homeless shelters affects overdoses and health. Researchers will look at shelter and health records for about 80 people and also interview shelter clients and staff. The goal is to learn what works to …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Scientists ask: how can we listen better to kids and families in medical research?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to include patients, families, and community members in the planning and running of pediatric medical research. It will test a package of engagement strategies, like improving how study information is written and how meetings are run, to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists test 'Gut Spy' pill to map your inner ecosystem
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, swallowable pill designed to collect samples of bacteria from deep inside the gut, especially the small intestine. Ten healthy volunteers will swallow the pill to see if it's safe, comfortable, and can collect better samples than regular stool tests. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for bacterial clues to predict cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the bacteria in a patient's gut and lungs might influence how well their lung cancer responds to immunotherapy. Researchers will collect samples from about 48 adults with advanced lung cancer before and during their treatment. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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VR food ads under the microscope: does virtual snacking lead to real snacking?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how seeing food advertisements in virtual reality affects young adults' snacking, hunger, and buying plans. Researchers will compare two groups: one seeing VR food ads and one seeing non-food VR content. About 200 Black and white adults aged 18-24 wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:28 UTC