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…
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.
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.
We are particularly interested in the diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome called Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and Membranous Nephropathy (MN). By collecting health information and laboratory samples, our goal is to learn more about diseases and find better ways to prevent and treat people with diseases.…
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…
The CureGN Bone Study is a prospective study that is assessing the effects of 4-types of kidney disease on the skeleton. In order for us to determine the true effect of kidney disease on bone, we need to determine what healthy bone looks for patients who have the same age, race, sex, and body mass index as the patients with kidney disease. We are looking…
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…
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…
Capnography-Assisted, Learned, Monitored (CALM) Breathing is a mind-body intervention for COPD that uses breathing exercises and biofeedback with the goal of reducing shortness of breath, anxiety symptoms and improving overall quality of life. The intervention is a 4-week (1 hour, twice weekly) program taking place in-person at New York Presbyterian…
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…
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…
A sign of your kidney disease is the presence of too much protein in your urine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the investigational study drug abatacept can decrease the amount of protein in your urine and improve your kidney disease beyond the treatment you have received or are already receiving. Abatacept is being used in an investigational…
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…
The MK-8228-002 Study is studying the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in adults with kidney transplants. The MK-8228-002 Study is evaluating an investigational medication (known as MK-8228) versus valganciclovir (VGCV). VGCV is an antiviral medication and is the current standard of care…
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…
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 assess the most adequate dose of Acthar Gel (ACTH) in patients withIgA nephropathy. Acthar Gel (ACTH) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for routine clinical use in the treatment of patients with proteinuria and patients withidiopathic nephrotic syndrome such as IgAN.
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…
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.
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 evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The goal is to learn whether the investigational medication may change the amount of protein in the urine and decrease proteinuria.
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.
Kidney disease patients have a variety of severe bone disorders that result in rapid bone loss and fractures. We are doing this research study to determine relationships between bone quality determined from bone imaging and bone biopsy and by non-invasive measures from blood and skin. We are trying to identify non-invasive markers of bone quality in kidney…
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 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…
This study is for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a study drug called tolvaptan. Tolvaptan continues to be studied in this trial as a possible treatment for ADPKD. ADPKD is a disease that causes kidney cysts (cyst are like fluid-filled balloons), worsening kidney…
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 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).
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) can occur when patients with pre-existing kidney problems undergo procedures that use iodinated contrast media, such as cardiac catheterizations. RenalGuard Therapy was developed to enable the patient to clear the contrast out of their kidney before it can do significant damage. This study aims to enroll patients with…
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 purpose of this research study is to understand the way Alport Syndrome affects patients kidneys over time. Alport syndrome is a genetic condition that causes damage to your kidneys over time. Currently there is not much information on the disease. Information about how the body is affected by the disease will be collected, along with medical and family…
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.
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which your kidneys allow an excess amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein in the urine (also called proteinuria) is a medical condition called nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Acthar, in adult patients…
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 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 research is being done to learn whether organ transplantation from HIV-positive deceased donors is as safe and effective in HIV-positive recipients as transplants from HIV-negative deceased donors. People with end-stage organ disease and HIV infection, and who qualify for organ transplantation, may join this study.