We are studying the natural course of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). If you are an adult between 18 and 120 years old, receive care at Columbia University Irving Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital, are willing to provide a blood sample every 6 months for research, and have one of the following diagnoses: AIHA, mixed AIHA, Evans Syndrome, or…
We are conducting a study on depression and suicide risk, and participants can earn up to $300 for taking part. Suicide rates in the U.S. are rising, and new treatments are urgently needed. This study focuses on the brain chemical glutamate, which may play an important role in mood and mental health. We will compare glutamate levels at rest and during…
The purpose of this study is to develop a cohort of patients with early scleroderma and to collect data on clinical outcomes, radiological tests, laboratory tests, and to obtain biological specimens for testing.
We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your…
Depression and some antidepressants may be associated with an increased risk of breaking a bone. It is not clear why this could be the case. It is possible that depression and/or certain medications used for the treatment of depression cause bone loss, increase the risk of falls, are associated with lower physical activity, or effects on muscle function.…
This research is being done to determine how variations in genes may explain the different risk to develop scleroderma (or CREST) seen in African American patients compared to other populations. People who are African American with scleroderma (or CREST) may join. This research involves a blood draw and physical exams.
The purpose of this study is to compare V940 plus pembro given after surgery to a placebo plus pembro given after surgery and to study how effective the study drug is. A placebo looks like a study drug, but it has no active ingredients. V940 has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pembrolizumab is FDA approved but it has not…
Are you suffering from chronic depression? We are seeking participants for a depression treatment research study at Columbia University using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This study develops a more accurate TMS to treat chronic depression. Participation includes clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will receive 27…
The purpose of this study is to see if IMC-F106C, in combination with nivolumab, works better than the standard therapy (nivolumab alone or in combination with relatlimab) at making tumors stop growing or shrink. IMC-F106C has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nivolumab and the combination of nivolumab + relatlimab is FDA…
The purpose of this study is to understand the life course of PIRD patients and their family members that have the same gene change but do not have the same symptoms. PIRD is mostly due to inherited changes in the genes that normally have immune cells fight infections and regulate the immune system. There are many types of problems that patients with PIRD…
We are inviting patients with active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) to help us better understand how treatment options affect inflammation in soft tissues. With a combination of blood work, a full-body FDG PET-CT scan, questionnaires, and a soft tissue biopsy (from an area around the belly button), we hope to see how RA interacts with these multiple areas of…
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of CMP-001 when given in combination with nivolumab for patients with unresectable (not capable of being surgically removed) or metastatic (cancer spreads to a different body part from where it started) melanoma. CMP-001 will be given as an injection into the tumor and nivolumab will be given…
We are looking for patients who have been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) to help us better understand the involvement of inflammation on the body. With a combination of bloodwork, a bone density scan, questionnaires, and a one-time soft tissue biopsy (from an area around the belly button), we hope to see how PsA interacts with these multiple areas…
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere…
This research study is sponsored by ImmunogenX and The National Institutes of Health (NIH, Bethesda, MD). The objective of this study is to determine if the investigational product (latiglutenase) will help decrease symptoms in subjects with celiac disease while maintaining a gluten-free diet while undergoing periodic gluten exposure. In addition, this…
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Men with celiac disease were found to be at higher risk for metabolic bone disease compared to women with celiac disease. The mechanisms underlying metabolic bone disease in celiac disease remain incompletely understood. The goal of this study is to assess skeletal…
This study uses smartphone technology to better understand changes in adolescent moods over time. As a participant in our study, we would: (a) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and (b) collect data from your child's smartphone for 6 months through an app called the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS;…
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and efficacy of AU-011 at different doses and different number of doses of study drug when it is injected into the suprachoroidal space of the eye with one or two laser light applications and to find out what effects, if any, it has on research participants with a choroidal melanoma tumor or…
This study consists of two treatment groups, Part 1 and Part 2. The purpose of this study is to: Part 1 - Test the safety and tolerability of the study drug IN10018, see how well the drug works on your metastatic uveal melanoma, and see how your body handles the drug. Part 2 - Test the safety and tolerability of the study drug IN10018 with cobimetinib, see…
We are conducting research to explore self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages 18-25 who…
We are conducting research to explore the level of self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages…
We are conducting a research study to explore discrimination around depression and barriers to care in youth ages 14-18. We will use what we learn to create videos to reduce such discrimination. Parental permission is required for this study. Adolescents (ages 14-18) will participate in an individual interview that will be approximately 45 minutes long. We…
The purpose of the study is to determine the long-term effectiveness and safety of cemiplimab in patients diagnosed with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC, a type of skin cancer).
This research study uses non-invasive brain imaging called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). For fNIRS, a small infrared bulb shines light through the skull, and a special light detector is able to measure oxygen use in the brain. Our goal is to understand oxygen use by brain mitochondria cells in major depression and how this is affected by…
The purpose of this study is to test the good and bad effects of the combined treatment, using the drugs cetuximab and avelumab as well as avelumab by itself. Avelumab is a drug that works by triggering the immune system so it can try to attack the cancer again. Avelumab works in a similar way to cemiplimab, which is the usual drug for treatment of your…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness (how well the drug works) of the investigational drug called bempegaldesleukin when combined with drug nivolumab in comparison with nivolumab alone after complete resection (removal of all sites of known disease) of melanoma in participants at high risk of cancer returning after surgery (recurrence).
This research study is a phase II clinical trial that will study the combination of adjuvant nivolumab and ipilimumab for the treatment of adult subjects with completely treated high-risk ocular melanoma. This study is being done to see if the combination of the study drugs is safe and effective in preventing the return of their cancer. If you are eligible…
We are currently enrolling individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to participate in this research study. This is a one-year open-label study to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called REL-1017 (esmethadone) when taken alone (monotherapy) or when taken with other antidepressants (adjunctive therapy). Study…
Do you suffer from depression? Have standard treatments not been helpful? Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a study of an experimental antidepressant called ketamine, which can provide rapid relief of depressive symptoms in some patients. The study involves an inpatient stay, during which participants undergo brain…
We are performing functional MRI (fMRI) scans before starting and after completing an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. These scans are being performed to identify brain changes that occur after an acute course of ECT for participants with treatment-resistant depression. We also intend to perform two follow-up fMRI scans at two-…
This study is for patients who have been diagnosed with systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is a disease in which the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain and other organs. The purpose of this study is to test the effects of an investigational (being tested) study drug, CC 220, in order to find out if CC…
We are studying the relationship between mitochondrial function and the experience of fatigue. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Cells within different organs contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, which sustain life and fuel energy-dependent processes that we do every day including muscle contraction and cognitive activity. They act…
We are doing a research study to learn more about why people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are prone to heart disease. We are recruiting patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis without a personal history of heart disease. This study involves one initial full visit as described below, and a brief follow up visit that will take place approximately 2 or…
We are seeking adolescents ages 13-17 to participate in a study on anhedonia. Anhedonia is the reduced ability to feel pleasure or enjoy things, and is a key feature of depression and other mental illnesses. If you believe your child is experiencing anhedonia, they may be eligible to participate in this study. If your child participates in this study, we…
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drugs LEE011 and MEK162, administered in combination, are safe and effective in treating people who have melanoma. Specifically, this study will evaluate the effects of the combination of the two drugs, LEE011 and MEK162, in melanoma, carrying specific mutation in a gene called NRAS. The changes in the NRAS…
The purpose of the study is to find out if study drug belimumab is safe and effective in treating children with active lupus who are also taking other lupus medicine. Belimumab (also known as BENLYSTA hasbeen approved in the United States, Canada, and Europe for the treatment of adults with active SLEwho are receiving other lupus medicines but not yet…
The purpose of the first part (Phase I) of the study is to test the safety of navitoclax in combination with dabrafenib and trametinibat different doses to find out what effects, if any, it has on people. There will be about 18 people treated in this part of the study. The purpose of the second part of this study (Phase II) is to compare the good and bad…
This study is for adult subjects with head and neck cancer (oral cavity, oropharynx middle part of the throat, hypopharynx bottom part of the throat, or larynx part of throat between the base of the tongue and the windpipe) that has either returned after treatment (recurrent) or is newly diagnosed. If newly diagnosed, the cancer must be metastatic,…
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a drug called iloprost is safe to use in people with systemic sclerosis (SSc) (Raynaud's phenomenon), and whether it may help decrease symptomatic digital ischemic episodes (episodes in the fingers).
Patients who are either interested in discontinuing their current antidepressant or have discontinued an antidepressant in the past 6 weeks will be provided with an FDA approved medicine, Vortioxetine (brand name Trintellix). Treatment with Vortioxetine will start after the past antidepressant is discontinued. Vortioxetine dosage is adjustable throughout…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an experimental investigational drug called ixazomib citrate (MLN9708) in patient with Lupus Nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a condition when the kidney is affected in the autoimmune disease known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is a disease in which the immune system (the body…
The goal of this open-administration treatment study of escitalopram (or duloxetine) is to evaluate the effect of antidepressant medication on treating the syndrome of frailty in older adults with depressive symptoms. Patients with significant depressive symptoms and 1 or more symptoms of the frailty syndrome (exhaustion, decreased energy, weight loss,…
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an…
The purpose of this study is to find out more about talimogene laherparepvec (formerly known as OncoVEXGM-CSF), in people with advanced melanoma when given in combination with another drug called ipilimumab. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Advanced melanoma means the tumor is not removable by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Phase 1 of…
The goal of this study is to test a new lupus drug. This drug interrupts the function of a chemical in the body called IL-6, and IL-6 may be overactive in people with lupus. ALX-0061 is a study drug that will be administered subcutaneously to subjects with moderate to severe active, seropositive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) compared to placebo.
The purpose of this study is to determine how effective and safe the immune drug Nivolumab is for patients who have newly diagnosed cutaneous melanoma. Nivolumab is an anti-body, a type of human protein, that is being tested to see if it will allow the body's immune system to work against tumor cells. If you are eligible for the study, you will…
This study is for patients with melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), or squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN) that has a protein called B7-H3 on the tumor cells or blood vessels in thetumor. The purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability, and most effective dose ofMGA271 in combination with ipilimumab (also called Yervoy…
This study will allow cancer survivors an opportunity to learn whether light therapy is helpful to them in addressing common concerns of cancer survivors such as fatigue, feeling low, and/or trouble sleeping by engaging in an N-of-1 or individualized trial.
If you are depressed and have not received course of medication treatment for depression in the past, you may be eligible for a study involving brain imaging and research treatment at no cost to you. The research treatment is with a medication that is not FDA-approved for depression. The study uses two types of brain imaging, position emission tomography (…
This study is for patients with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS). The purpose of this study is to provide doctors and their patients access to amifampridine phosphate therapy for their patients with LEMS, CMS or downbeat nystagmus until the product becomes commercially available. The secondary purpose of the study is to assess the long-term safety…
The purpose of this study is to find out which participants with melanoma respond best to nivolumab and ipilimumab treatment and to identify tumor and blood based markers that may predict response to the combination. This study is asking that participants submit tumor tissue samples from their initial tumor specimen and blood samples before they receive…
This study is for patients with recurrent or metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN). This study will test the safety of an experimental anti-cancer drug (MEDI4736). MEDI4736 is an antibody (a protein produced by the defense system of the body immune system) that has been made in the laboratory. MEDI4736 boosts the ability of your…
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the ability of an experimental treatment XmAb5871 to maintain lupus disease activity improvement achieved by a brief course of disease-suppressing intramuscular (IM) steroid therapy in lupus patients.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of abituzumab in subjects withsystemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).Abituzumab is an investigational drug that is being evaluated for the treatment of patients withsystemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). Systemic sclerosis,…
This is a pre-marketing (Phase 2A) multi-site study of an investigational drug, ganaxolone, as a potential treatment for non-psychotic post-partum depression. Eligible subjects who agree by signing informed consent will spend four days on the 5-South Research Unit (5-S) of the New York State Psychiatric Institute. For 6 hours they will have an tube in a…
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis and atrophy, namely of the skin, internal organs, joints, and skeletal muscles. This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to test the efficacy of abatacept (Orencia) on the treatment of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis in patients with a disease duration of…
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of Light-activated AU-011 at three different doses of the study drug and repeat dose regimens (two or three doses of highest safe dose) to find out what effects, if any, it has on research participants with a choroidal melanoma tumor. This study will have a high dose, a medium dose, and a low dose of…
We are studying a medication to see if it is effective in reducing the disease activity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is the most common form of lupus. You may qualify for the Achtar study if you have persistently active SLE, are 18 years of age or older, and: Have rash and/or arthritis as part of your SLE symptoms Are currently taking…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of study drug MEDI4736 monotherapy, tremelimumab monotherapy, and MEDI4736 and tremelimumab combination therapy in the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic PD-L1-negative squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck who have progressed during or after treatment with…
If you have active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, also known as SLE or Lupus, you may be interested to learn about a clinical research study that is being conducted to study the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication called ustekinumab for active Lupus. Eligible study participants will be provided with study medication and study-related…
We are conducting research to compare different ways of improving sleep and mood in teens. Treatment involves Behavioral Sleep Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents targeting: depression trouble falling and staying asleep not feeling rested on waking feeling sleepy during the day. Study Procedures: ~ A free, thorough diagnostic evaluation…
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic connective tissue disease characterized by fibrosis and atrophy, namely of the skin, internal organs, joints, and skeletal muscles. There are numerous manifestations of SSc that affect multiple organ systems. The major pulmonary manifestations of SSc, interstitial lung disease and systemic sclerosis-associated…
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of cobimetinib plus atezolizumab with the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in patients with a type of skin cancer called melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable), and have not received any prior treatment.
This is a 6-week randomized, double-blind trial of 4 different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with axial spondyloarthritis to compare the change of pain score from baseline at 4 weeks to the change of pain score from baseline at 6 weeks. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis who fulfills the inclusion and…
The purpose of this study is to gather information on the safety of TH-302 and its effect on your cancer. This study will also look at how the drug is processed in the body. In addition, this study will collect data from blood, tumor, and imaging studies about your specific cancer such as the level of oxygen that is present. This may help us understand…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of a study drug called abituzumab in subjects with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The study will also look at the following: How the study drug affects other symptoms of SSc-ILD -How safe the study drug is (i.e. if there are any side effects) -How the…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if high-dose versus standard-dose regimens of encorafenib and binimetinib are safe and have positive effects in people who have melanoma brain metastasis and also have been found by their doctor to have a mutated gene called BRAFV600. The time frame for the study is approximately 2 years.
The purpose of this study is to find out more about the Amgen agent called talimogene laherparepvec in people with advanced melanoma when given in combination with another drug developed by Merck called pembrolizumab. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Advanced melanoma means the tumor is not removable by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
In this experimental study, researchers will try to find out if treatment of lupus nephritis with a combination of rituximab and cyclophosphamide (CTX), or a combination of rituximab and CTX followed by treatment with belimumab is safe and if this drug combination can block the immune system attacks.
If you're experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency, please stop negotiating this website and call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This website is not designed to address an acute psychiatric emergency. Purpose: To find out whether intranasal ketamine, when added to standard antidepressant treatment, improves the outcome of treatment for…
The purpose of this study is to determine if Acthar gel is a safe and effective therapy for patients with membranous (Class V) lupus nephritis. Class V lupus nephritis is associated with the development of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal (kidney) disease, and there is no clear therapy for treatment. Currently used therapies arent completely…
The study aims to compare the effect two different RA treatments on cardiovascular health in patients who are considering a treatment change. The study is recruiting patients who are only taking methotrexate and are switching treatment due to a lack of improvement. The trial will randomize participants to take a TNF inhibitor (Enbrel or Humira) in addition…
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of KPT-330 on patients with an advanced form of skin cancer called Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC) of the head and neck, lung, or esophagus. The study drug KPT-330 is an investigational drug that
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of the study drug Obinutuzumab and to find out what effects, good or bad, it may have as an additional therapy in treating your lupus nephritis symptoms.
This is a phase II research study for individuals with resectable, stage IIIB to IVM1a Melanoma. The research drug being studied is talimogene laherparepvec. Talimogene laherparepvec is still experimental and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in people with melanoma. The purpose of this study is to find out more about…