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Clinical trials and research at Montefiore Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 57 clinical trials run by Montefiore Medical Center that are recruiting, at sites in 9 countries (most in United States (57), Canada (3), Australia (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (9), Phase 1 (5), Phase 2 (3), Phase 1/2 (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 57Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 9Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (57)
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Silver foam dressing after cesarean: does it prevent infection as well as standard care?
This trial tests whether a silver-containing foam dressing worn over cesarean incisions is no worse than standard dressings at preventing surgical site infections.
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Back Saver Pillow to help after spine surgery
A small feasibility test to see if a specialized back pillow helps adults recover after lumbar fusion surgery by reducing pain and avoiding pressure on the surgical site.
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Coblator Wand Performance: New vs Reprocessed Wands in Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
This study tests whether reprocessed coblator ablation wands work as well as new wands for children having tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.
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Impact of bladder flap on cesarean scar niche after first cesarean
This study tests whether omitting or keeping a bladder flap during a first cesarean affects the development of a cesarean scar niche seen about 6–8 weeks after delivery.
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Buprenorphine access at syringe service programs to reduce overdoses
This study tests whether offering buprenorphine directly at syringe service programs helps adults with opioid use disorder start and stay in treatment better than referring them to traditional clinics.
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Feasibility of Online HIV Prevention Research for People Who Inject Drugs
This study tests whether online recruitment and at-home HIV testing can be done reliably by and for people who inject drugs.
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SPARK-CGM: Boosting CGM Use in Primary Care
This program tests whether a multi-component package can help primary care clinics prescribe continuous glucose monitoring more often for adults with diabetes on insulin.
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Safer opioid tapering after hospital discharge for orthopedic surgery patients
This trial will test an EHR-based program that prompts surgeons to write a patient-specific opioid taper, provides a take-home handout, and offers post-discharge phone support for adults after orthopedic surgery who were not taking opioids before surgery.
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Adding FHD-286 to low‑dose decitabine and venetoclax for adverse‑risk AML
This trial tests whether adding FHD-286 to a low‑dose decitabine plus venetoclax regimen helps people with newly diagnosed adverse‑risk acute myeloid leukemia or AML that progressed after one prior therapy.
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One-dose dexamethasone vs five-day prednisone for adults with asthma in the ED
This trial tests whether a single intramuscular dose of dexamethasone works as well as a five-day course of prednisone for adults who come to the ED with an asthma flare.
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Using technology and school–clinic coordination to improve asthma care for children.
This project will try a tech-enabled program plus school care coordination to help children ages 4–12 with persistent or uncontrolled asthma follow guideline-based treatment and have fewer symptoms and school problems.
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Comparing Iovera cold nerve‑freezing versus radiofrequency heat treatment for chronic lumbar facet-related low back pain
This test compares Iovera's cold-based nerve-freezing with standard radiofrequency heat treatment to see which reduces long-term low back pain in adults with suspected facet-joint pain.
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Desloratadine to see if it can prevent nerve damage from taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer
A randomized, placebo-controlled test to see if desloratadine can help prevent taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in adults with breast cancer.
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Multimodal versus narcotic pain control after rotator cuff repair
This trial will test whether a mostly non‑narcotic multimodal pain plan reduces opioid use and keeps patients comfortable after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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Paracervical block to reduce pain during saline infusion sonogram
This trial will test whether a lidocaine paracervical block reduces pain for women undergoing saline infusion sonograms during fertility evaluations.
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Non-ablative 1470 nm laser treatment for scarring alopecia with hair follicle gene analysis
This study will test whether a non-ablative 1470 nm laser can help adults with scarring alopecia and will check hair follicle gene changes before and after treatment.
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ASTHMAXcel Voice: a smartphone voice tool to help manage asthma
This project will test if the ASTHMAXcel Voice smartphone app, which uses a 6-second voice sample to detect worsening symptoms, helps people with persistent asthma improve control and self-management compared with usual care.
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Community Health Worker–integrated outpatient care to boost home dialysis use
This trial will test whether adding a community health worker to interdisciplinary outpatient kidney care helps adults with advanced CKD choose and start home dialysis and improves social needs and engagement.
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Virtual Life Story Club to reduce loneliness and apathy in older adults
This project will try weekly virtual Life Story Club reminiscence sessions for 12 weeks to see if they reduce loneliness and apathy in community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older without dementia.
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Assessing blood biomarkers and MRI for liver cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
This study is testing if using special MRI scans and blood tests can help doctors keep track of liver health in patients with liver cancer who are getting radiation therapy.
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Using DFMO to prevent relapse in patients with Ewing sarcoma or osteosarcoma
This study is testing if a drug called DFMO can help prevent relapse in young patients who have finished treatment for Ewing sarcoma or osteosarcoma.
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Combining chest radiation with PD‑1 and LAG‑3 immune blockers for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether three cycles of the immune drugs cemiplimab and fianlimab given before radiation — without initial chemotherapy — can shrink tumors on PET scans in people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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Comprehensive mobile app to support diet, nutrition, and activity for people with cancer
This project will test whether a smartphone app called RestoreMe can help people receiving curative-intent radiation for certain cancers use healthier diet, nutrition, and activity habits during treatment.
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Study of heart conditions using advanced imaging techniques
This study is trying to find out what causes different heart conditions in Hispanic and African American people in the Bronx by using advanced imaging techniques.
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Using sildenafil to improve blood vessel health in patients with heart pumps
This study is testing if the medication sildenafil can help improve blood vessel health and reduce complications in patients using heart pumps.
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Comparing mifepristone and misoprostol for cervical preparation in abortions
This study tests whether mifepristone or misoprostol is better for preparing the cervix in people having abortions between 12 to 16 weeks of pregnancy.
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Using tranexamic acid to reduce swelling and bruising after orbital surgery
This study is testing if giving tranexamic acid before orbital surgery can help reduce swelling and bruising for patients after their operation.
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Surgical removal of osteosarcoma tumors before chemotherapy
This study is testing if removing osteosarcoma tumors from the arms or legs before starting chemotherapy helps patients recover better and improves how well they can use their limbs.
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Using Fosaprepitant to Treat Nausea and Vomiting
This study is testing if a new medication called fosaprepitant can help people with nausea and vomiting feel better compared to the usual treatment they receive.
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Testing DaxibotulinumtoxinA for treating eyelid and facial spasms
This study is testing if a new treatment called DaxibotulinumtoxinA can help people with eyelid and facial spasms feel better compared to their previous Botox treatment.
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Evaluating outcomes of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma
This study tests if a new, less invasive treatment called middle meningeal artery embolization can safely help adults with chronic subdural hematoma and reduce the chances of it coming back.
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Registry evaluating flow diverters for treating brain aneurysms
This study is testing different devices used to treat brain aneurysms to see which ones work best and are safest for patients.
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Global registry of transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
This registry will collect information to see how transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement performs and what complications happen in adults with native tricuspid regurgitation.
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Treatment for relapsed or refractory MDS and AML using Danvatirsen and Venetoclax
This study is testing a new treatment using Danvatirsen alone and then with Venetoclax to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat myelodysplastic syndromes or acute myeloid leukemia.
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Psychotherapy for people with HIV and PTSD
This study is testing a new type of therapy for people living with HIV and PTSD to see if it helps them feel better and improve their health.
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Using duloxetine to improve low back pain
This study is testing if the medication duloxetine can help people with low back pain feel better when other treatments haven't worked.
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Psychological assessment for adolescents with scoliosis undergoing surgery
This study is testing a new program to help reduce anxiety and pain for teenagers with scoliosis who are having spinal surgery.
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Comparing ibuprofen and dexamethasone for treating acute low back pain
This study is testing if adding dexamethasone to ibuprofen can help people with acute low back pain feel better compared to just taking ibuprofen alone.
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Evaluating TENEX for hip pain relief
This study is testing if a special ultrasound-guided procedure called TENEX can help people with chronic hip pain feel better and move easier when other treatments haven't worked.
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Harm reduction approach for people with HIV who smoke cigarettes
This study is testing a new way to help people with HIV who smoke cigarettes by focusing on reducing their smoking and managing health risks instead of just trying to get them to quit completely.
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Improving outcomes for fathers and families at risk of substance misuse
This study is trying to see if extra support services can help fathers at risk of substance misuse in the Bronx improve their relationships with their children and manage their substance use better.
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Comparing techniques for placing central venous catheters
This study is testing whether using a peripheral intravenous catheter is a better and safer way to place central venous catheters in adults in the emergency department compared to the traditional method.
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Using a 1470nm laser to treat hair loss conditions
This study is testing whether a special 1470 nm laser can help people with certain types of hair loss grow more hair.
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Low-dose buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder
This study is testing if starting treatment for opioid use disorder with low-dose buprenorphine is safe and effective compared to standard treatment, while tracking participants' symptoms and cravings using their mobile phones.
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Using a hybrid laser to treat acne scars in people with darker skin
This study is testing a new type of laser treatment for acne scars to see if it works well and is safe for people with darker skin.
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Combining Venetoclax with chemotherapy for treating acute myeloid leukemia and advanced MDS
This study is testing if combining the drug Venetoclax with chemotherapy can help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia and advanced myelodysplastic syndromes feel better and live longer.
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Using scalp cooling and hairstyling to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for patients of color
This study is testing if combining scalp cooling with special hairstyling can help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for people of color with curly or kinky hair.
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Low dose decitabine and venetoclax for treating myeloid cancers
This study is testing a new lower-dose treatment combining decitabine and venetoclax for patients with myeloid cancers who can't handle the usual medications to see if it's easier for them to tolerate.
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Determining accurate cortisol levels for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency
This study is testing new ways to measure cortisol levels in people to see if it helps doctors better diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
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Using antibiotics with external ventricular drains to prevent infections
This study tests whether giving antibiotics for 24 hours or for the whole time a patient has an external ventricular drain can help prevent infections in people with brain bleeding.
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Radiation therapy for treating keloids
This study is testing if radiation therapy can safely help people with stubborn keloids by reducing their size and improving their quality of life.
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Using phenylephrine to assess mitral regurgitation severity
This study is testing whether giving a medication called phenylephrine during heart scans can help doctors better understand how severe mitral regurgitation is in patients.
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Comparing different spacer grafts for eyelid retraction repair
This study tests which of three different types of grafts works best for fixing lower eyelid retraction in people who need surgery for this condition.
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Pilocarpine after cataract and Kahook goniotomy
This trial will test whether giving pilocarpine after combined cataract and Kahook Dual Blade surgery helps lower eye pressure and reduce the need for glaucoma medicines in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy for veterans with PTSD
This study is testing a new type of therapy for veterans with PTSD to see if it helps them feel better compared to the usual treatments they’ve already tried.
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Using MRI to improve breast cancer imaging
This study is testing a new MRI technique to see if it can help doctors better understand breast cancer by spotting areas of tumors that might spread more easily after treatment.
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Analyzing the genetic profiles of head and neck tumors
This study is trying to see if looking at the genes in head and neck tumors can help predict how well patients will respond to treatment and their overall outcomes.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Montefiore Medical Center are recruiting right now?
57, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 9 countries. The most sites are in United States (57 trials), Canada (3 trials), Australia (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial), France (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 9, Phase 1: 5, Phase 2: 3, Phase 1/2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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