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Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Torsten Vahl, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system when treating patients with aortic regurgitation. Aortic Regurgitation is a condition that develops when the heart's aortic valve does close tightly, therefore the blood leaks back into the heart chamber. The JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system will…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is designed for patients with severe, symptomatic mitral regurgitation who are not candidates for conventional mitral repair.
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Eldad Hod, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
Condition: Valve Disease / Tricuspid Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The goal of this early feasibility study is to gain initial insight into the basic safety and performance of transluminal (through the blood vessels) implantation of the PASCAL System's implant (composed of man-made materials). We are trying to evaluate the safety and performance of the PASCAL System with Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) (also known as…
TTVR Early Feasibility Study in Patients with Symptomatic Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation - Medtronic
Condition: Valve Disease / Tricuspid Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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.
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Isaac George, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a prospective multicenter study whose purpose is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 and SAPIEN 3 Ultra valves with Commander delivery system in patients with severe symptomatic calcific mitral valve disease with severe mitral annular calcification (which is a progressive loss of function of the mitral valve due to…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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.
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Tamim Nazif, MD
Status: Closed
The high incidence and variety of conduction disturbances post-TAVR represents a major challenge in the periprocedural management of TAVR recipients. Despite the growing body of knowledge on this topic, the large variability in the management of these complications has translated into a high degree of uncertainty regarding the most appropriate treatment of…
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that will compare the clinical outcome of MitraClip device versus surgical repair in patients with severe primary MR who are at moderate surgical risk and whose mitral valve has been determined to be suitable for correction by MV repair surgery by the cardiac surgeon on the local site heart team. In this trial,…
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The study is designed to compare the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System to the MitraClip System for reduction of degenerative mitral regurgitation.
Condition: Valve Disease / Tricuspid Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction FIT valve repair system is a prospective, single arm, multi-center study to evaluate the safety and performance of the Cardioband Tricuspid System. The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System is intended for patients with tricuspid regurgitation deemed to be potential candidates for…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Tamim Nazif, MD
Status: Closed
This prospective, multicenter trial is looking at the investigative device called the ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR to see if it is safe and effective in treating patients with severe symptomatic native aortic stenosis. The ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR is designed for iliofemoral access and delivery of a self-…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
Aortic stenosis (AS) or narrowing of the arteries remains one of the most common valvular diseases in the Western population requiring intervention. The deterioration of the aortic valve is more common in the older population and usually along with coronary artery disease (CAD) requires the need for treatment. This is a study that is collecting safety and…
Condition: Valve Disease / Tricuspid Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center, early feasibility study. This research study is for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Olatundun Williams, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, single-arm, open-label clinical study, sponsored by Pi-Cardia. Fifteen (15) patients with symptomatic severe Aortic Stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve) who are considered operable but are not recommended by the heart team for immediate treatment with surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement…
Condition: Valve Disease / Tricuspid Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the hearts tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood forward.…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigator: Jon Giles, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Jon Giles, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have moderate-severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms. Subjects will be randomly assigned, l to one of two groups: (1) Treatment…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Brian Henick, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Peter Green, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Marcella Walker, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigator: Laura Geraldino-Pardilla, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
This study aims to understand how two commonly prescribed drugs impact myocardial inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This study is designed to look at the safety and performance of The Intrepid TMVR System using transfemoral transseptal access (TF). TF is a procedure that requires access to the femoral vein by an incision in the lower limb between the knee and the hip. The study population is for patients with severe, symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR), a condition…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms.
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The study is assessing the safety and effectiveness of the SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve in patients with a failing mitral bioprosthetic valve.
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The Millipede Feasibility Study is a prospective, open-label, single-arm study to assess the safety and feasibility of the Millipede Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring System in subjects with functional mitral regurgitation. The Millipede Annuloplasty Ring System is a novel transcatheter, fully adjustable, complete annuloplasty repair device for the treatment…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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.
Condition: Headaches
Investigator: Marianna Shnayderman Yugrakh, MD
Status: Closed
The ENFORCE Teva Cluster Headache clinical trial is looking for people who have been diagnosed with episodic cluster headaches to participate. People who volunteer and qualify may have the opportunity to try an investigational study drug for cluster headaches. If you're 18 to 70 years old and have experienced cluster headaches for 12 months or more,…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Martin Leon, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find out if the mitral valve can be safely replaced using a procedure that issimpler than the open-heart procedure being used today and may be safer for patients who are at ahigher risk from conventional open-heart surgery. The device being studied would be implanted without the need for an open-heart procedure and without…
Condition: Valve Disease / Aortic Valve Disease
Investigator: Tamim Nazif, MD
Status: Closed
The objective of this study is to collect outcome data on valve performance and a pre-specified TAVR care pathway. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at extreme, high, or intermediate surgical risk. Since CoreValveTM became commercially approved…
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new device to treat patients who may benefit from the repair of their mitral heart valve due to mitral regurgitation. The device is called the Edwards Cardioband System (Edwards Cardioband System or the device). The device is investigational in the United States but has been approved in Europe. This clinical study…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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.
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Emile Bacha, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to gather more information about how effective the St. Jude Medical (SJM) TMMasters Series 15mm Rotatable Mechanical Heart Valve (15mm valve) is at treating a child's condition, as well as collecting information about the safety of the valve. The childs surgeon will have determined that child will likely require the 15mm…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Closed
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,…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
The LOTUS Edge Valve System is intended to improve aortic valve function in symptomatic subjects with severe aortic stenosis who are at intermediate risk for standard surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), including those who have a bicuspid native valve. The study will include subjects presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who are…
Condition: Headaches
Investigator: Denise Chou, MD
Status: Closed
If so, you may be able to take part in a clinical research study. This study is being done to see how wellcarbon dioxide (CO2) may provide relief from the pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). CO2 is a gas that is part of the air we breathe and is used to make bubbles in carbonated drinks. The screening and treatment office visit can be done in…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Runsheng Wang, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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.
Condition: Headaches / Migraines
Investigator: Denise Chou, MD
Status: Closed
This study plans to learn more about a device called the Cefaly and if it is effective for treating migraine attacks. This device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the prevention of episodic migraines, but clinical data has not yet been collected on its effectiveness in treating migraine attacks.
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Wooin Ahn, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigator: Joan Bathon, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Tamim Nazif, MD
Status: Closed
This is a prospective, single-arm, observational, multicenter registry. The intent is to gather information on the commercially approved device, device SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter heart valve (THV). This valve consists of a short metal tube (stent) that holds the valve in its intended position and has valve leaflets made of biological material derived from…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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.
Condition: Valve Disease / Mitral Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This trial is a non-randomized, prospective, multi-center early feasibility study to evaluate the safety and performance of the AccuCinch system in patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction HFrEF
Condition: Headaches / Migraines
Investigator: Robert Sommer, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients who have severe migraine headaches that might be a result of a hole in the heart wall called a Patent Foreman Ovale, or PFO. It is known that as many as 40% of patients with migraine headaches also have a PFO. It is not well understood how the two are related, or how having a hole in the heart wall could cause headaches. In this…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Susheel Kodali, MD
Status: Closed
This research study is for patients with severe aortic stenosis. Patients may be considered for this study if they have a diseased aortic heart valve and who are at low operative risk for standard (traditional) open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigator: Joan Bathon, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Lisa Imundo, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders
Investigator: Elana Bernstein, MD
Status: Closed
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).
Condition: Headaches / Migraines
Investigator: Denise Chou, MD
Status: Closed
This study plans to learn more about a device called the Cefaly and if it is effective for treating migraine attacks. This device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of episodic migraines, but clinical data has not yet been collected on its effectiveness in treating migraine attacks. The Cefaly device works by generating…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Martin Leon, MD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to assess the safety and function of this new device to insert an artificial mitral valve. This study is for patients who are a high risk candidate for standard openheart surgery to treat their mitral regurgitation. The standard medical treatments generally available to patients with mitral regurgitation who do not undergo surgery…
Condition: Autoimmune Disorders / Lupus
Investigator: Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Tamim Nazif, MD
Status: Closed
Are you scheduled for an interventional vascular procedure (e.g. BAV, TAVR/TAVI, EVAR or TEVAR) inorder to replace a damaged or failing valve? This research style studies the safety and efficacy of an Investigational Device (IDE) called the Cross-Seal Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device System. This device has not yet been approved by the FDA for use on…
Condition: Heart Disease / Valve Disease
Investigator: Robert Sommer, MD
Status: Closed
This study has been designed to treat patients with a pulmonary conduit or valve that has a large amount of regurgitation or is too narrow and needs to be replaced.