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Social Media, Brain Processing, and Cortisol in Teen Suicide

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Samantha Salem, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The study uses brain imaging and cortisol to understand risk and protective factors for mental health among adolescents on social media. We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 14-17 who struggle with mental health. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: 1. Complete a mental health interview (over Zoom), 2. Complete a Magnetic…
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A Clinical Research Study of Nucresiran for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
TRITON-PN is a global Phase 3 randomized, open-label study designed to evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Nucresiran in Patients with Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN). The study will also evaluate any changes in quality of life experienced by study participants. Nucresiran is a TTR silencer that aims to prevent…
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A Research Study to Learn Whether DNTH103 Is Safe and Effective for Adults With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DNTH103 in adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The study is comprised of a Part A and a Part B and an Optional open label extension. Treatment duration will be 65 weeks with an Optional open…
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Cognitive Training

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Davangere Devanand, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive training may be a useful treatment strategy in MCI. The COGIT-2 study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, will compare the effects on cognition and function and brain MRI changes of high dose crosswords (4 puzzles…
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Relapse Prevention and Changing Habits (REACH+) for Anorexia Nervosa

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Timothy Walsh, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious illness and relapse rates are high. We have shown that behavioral routines get stuck/entrenched. Our newest research, Relapse Prevention and Changing Habits (REACH+) for Anorexia Nervosa, aims to help patients minimize unhelpful routines and develop more healthful recovery-oriented behavior. Participants will complete initial…
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Brain Imaging Study for Participants with Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting brain imaging research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 to be study participants. As a schizophrenia study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits. You will also complete a number of computer-based…
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Phase 3 Study Evaluating Suzetrigine for Pain Caused by Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of VX-548 in participants with pain due to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). To be in this study you must have DPN and be 18 through 80 years of age, inclusive, with presence of bilateral pain in lower extremities due to DPN for at least 1 year.
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Phase 3 Study Comparing Riliprubart and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) in People with CIDP

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a Phase 3, randomized, double blind, study evaluating efficacy and safety of riliprubart versus intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in participants with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Overall the study will last about 109 weeks (2 years). Participants must be 18 years old at the time of signing the informed consent form.
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A Natural History Study of HNRNP-Related Disorders

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Jennifer Bain, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
A natural history study of hnRNP and other genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Baby's Heartbeat at Home Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: William Fifer, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
During pregnancy, a baby's heart rate can tell us a lot about how their brain and body develop. Our team is testing a new, easy-to-use device that you can wear at home to track the baby's heartbeat for up to 24 hours. By using the monitor in your everyday environment, we can learn more about your baby's development in a natural setting,…
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Perinatal Heat Preparedness

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Claudia Lugo-Candelas, MS, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study to better understand experiences related to extreme heat during pregnancy and to inform the development of heat preparedness resources for perinatal care. We are recruiting English-speaking participants who are 18 years of age or older and reside in New York State and…
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BEELINE: a Phase 1b/3 Study in GRIN-related Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Jennifer Bain, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the long-term safety, effectiveness, and tolerability of Radiprodil, which is an investigational drug for the treatment of GRIN related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (GRIN-NDD). The study is broken up into 2 parts: Part A, which includes Screening, Medication Titration, and Maintenance periods and lasts 20-35 weeks…
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A Study to Test the Effects and Safety of Riliprubart in People with Chronic CIDP for Which the Usual Treatment Does Not Work

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a global, multicenter, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of riliprubart in adult participants with CIDP who are refractory or had an insufficient response to standard of care (SOC) therapies, defined as Ig administered IV (IVIg) or SC (SCIg), or corticosteroids. Treatment duration will be 48 weeks. Participant must…
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ADEPT - Aspirin study to prevent preterm delivery

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Matthew Hoffman, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are conducting a research trial to determine if low dose Aspirin either 81 or 162 mg will prevent preterm birth in patients who have had a previous preterm birth, still birth, or complications of pregnancy including preeclampsia, small for gestational age baby, fetal growth restriction, or placental abruption. You will be randomized to 81 or 162 mg and…
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ALS Families Project

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Matthew Harms, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This program provides family members of individuals with familial ALS the opportunity to contribute to research focused on learning more about why motor neuron degeneration begins and how or why it progresses. This study provides genetic counseling and testing to help participants understand and manage their risk and determine if they want to learn their…
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Have You Had a Hysterectomy, a Tubal Ligation, or Another Type of Sterilization Surgery? Share your experience!

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Xiao Xu, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Columbia University researchers are looking to interview people for a study on patient decisions about whether to remove the fallopian tubes when having a hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or other sterilization surgery. If you are a woman 30-49 years of age, speak English, and have had a hysterectomy (for non-cancer reasons), tubal ligation, or another type of…
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Fair Start Study - How Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Influence the Health and Development of Children

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Julie Herbstman, PhD, MSc
Status: Currently Recruiting
You are invited to participate in a research study to understand how environmental exposures during pregnancy influence the health and development of children. This study will begin at pregnancy and follow your child through age 13. A trained research worker will work with you and your child, administering questionnaires to you and developmental evaluations…
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Participate in Learning More About the Physiology of Essential Tremor

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Sheng-Han Kuo, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Participate in learning more about the physiology of Ataxia or Essential Tremor to evaluate how brain networks are affected when frequency-specific, non-invasive, brain stimulation is applied to people with ataxia or essential tremor as compared to healthy control subjects. This study is for adults over the age of 18, diagnosed with Ataxia or Essential…
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Childhood and pregnancy stress and sleep in pregnancy in Latinas

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Claudia Lugo-Candelas, MS, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study of stress and sleep in childhood and pregnancy, which will take place over the next year. We are recruiting pregnant people who identify as Latinx/Hispanic. You will be compensated for your time! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The…
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Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Justin Golub, MD, MS
Status: Currently Recruiting
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
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Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Justin Golub, MD, MS
Status: Currently Recruiting
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
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Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Justin Golub, MD, MS
Status: Currently Recruiting
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common chronic condition in older adults. The…
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Non-Invasive ultrasound treatment for low back and leg pain

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Clark Smith, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this research is to study whether Discogen's non-invasive, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound treatment can help reduce pain for people with leg pain and low back pain. Eligible participants will be randomized into either a Discogen treatment group or a sham control group. All participants will be asked to come to the Columbia University…
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MIA Study: Understanding the Mother-Baby Relationship During and After Pregnancy

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Marisa Spann, PhD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our team is looking at the relationship between a mother and her baby to see how different prenatal and infant experiences affect a baby's brain development. Specifically, we are looking at maternal immune activation (MIA) and how prenatal exposure to MIA can affect a baby's development. For our study, we ask participants to come in for up to 3…
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Low Field MRI Study

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We're testing a new type of MRI scanner that's smaller and portable - like a mobile MRI unit. This makes it easier to provide brain scans to people who have difficulty traveling to hospitals or live far from medical centers. We'll be studying people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar brain conditions. Our goal is to learn how well this…
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Study of People with First-Degree Relatives (Parents, Siblings, Children) with Multiple Sclerosis

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Genes and Environment in MS (GEMS) is a longitudinal cohort study investigating how genetics and environment can lead to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. We are recruiting first-degree relatives (siblings, parents, and children) of people who have been diagnosed with MS. This study involves the collection of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain,…
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Pregnancy and Mental Health Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Cristiane Duarte, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Center for Intergenerational Psychiatry at Columbia University is recruiting pregnant individuals. We want to learn how feeling worried or anxious (or not having these feelings) may impact pregnant individuals and their babies. We would like to invite people from a wide-range backgrounds who are in between 12 to 34 weeks of their pregnancy to…
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Study to test how brain circuits may cause auditory hallucinations

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
In this study, we are trying to learn more about the symptoms of psychosis, specifically to learn how alterations in the brain may produce certain experiences (including voice hearing or auditory hallucinations) that are common in people with psychosis or schizophrenia. The study involves clinical interviews, computer tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (…
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Immune Responses in Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for participants for a study on the role of immune response in Parkinsons disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). We are inviting people WITH PD, WITH AD, WITH amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or WITHOUT PD or AD to come and participate. We will be doing several questionnaires, a motor exam, and a short cognitive assessment, in…
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Immune Responses in Parkinson's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Parkinson's Disease
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for participants for a study on the role of immune response in Parkinsons disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). We are inviting people WITH PD, WITH AD, WITH amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or WITHOUT PD or AD to come and participate. We will be doing several questionnaires, a motor exam, and a short cognitive assessment, in…
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Genetics

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
MS Genetics aims to better understand the genetic component of demyelinating diseases by doing genetic testing on blood samples of participants. This study involves a one-time blood draw and completion of questionnaires spread out over a couple of years in hopes to better understand the genes that makes one predisposed to Multiple Sclerosis and various…
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Alzheimer's Variant Imaging Study (ADVISe)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Patrick Lao, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine how inflammation is related to changes in the brain that occur during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. If you are eligible for this study, we will ask you to complete 3-4 study visits over the course of about 5 months. Participation includes memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, PET scans, and a lumbar…
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A Study to Identify Genes Underlying Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Richard Mayeux, MD, MSc
Status: Currently Recruiting
The goal of this study is to focus on the genetic influences on Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. We are looking for families and/or individuals (affected or unaffected) of any ethnic background with a family history of Alzheimer's disease and willing to participate.
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Impulsivity and Compulsivity in Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) - Healthy Controls

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Sheng-Han Kuo, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Participate in learning more about Impulsivity and Compulsivity in Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). Why? By investigating individuals with SCA, we will gain valuable insights into the specific mechanisms through which the cerebellum participates in cognitive processes. Who? Healthy adults over the age of 18, who would like to participate as controls. What?…
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The Mindful Brain Project in Teens

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
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Investigating Brain Changes in People with Cerebral Palsy

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Cerebral Palsy
Investigator: Jason Carmel, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
A key part of the CP definition is that it is a non-progressive brain injury. However, as people with CP age, their function often deteriorates. This study seeks to determine whether changes in the brain structure may result in function changes, as they do in other types of brain injuries.
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Walking and Memory Study

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Shayan Shirazian, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Columbia University, School of Nursing is conducting a walking research study for persons aged between 55 years or older. You may be eligible if you answer YES to the following question: "Do you feel like your memory or thinking skills have gotten worse over the past few years?"
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Resource for Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Research (READR)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Christiane Reitz, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are recruiting individuals and/or families with members under the age of 65 who have dementia or are experiencing memory problems. Our initial screening can be completed in person or over the phone. The evaluation will take about 1 to 1.5 hours per person and includes a: 1. Blood sample (5 tablespoons) or saliva (1 teaspoon) collection: These blood…
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Scott Small, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
For over 30 years, The Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) has worked with thousands of participants who have helped provide important insights into how the brain ages and why Alzheimer's disease may develop. We are actively recruiting adults 65 years of age and older who share our commitment to be part of this…
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Study of Memory Loss in Patients with Alzheimers Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Catherine Clelland, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants with undergo a small blood draw (about 8 teaspoons)…
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Cerebral Palsy Patient Registry

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Cerebral Palsy
Investigator: Jason Carmel, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center's (WFCPC) research team maintains a cerebral palsy (CP) patient registry of more than 1,000 enrolled patients. This registry contains information collected from children and adults with CP. The goal of the registry is to help us learn more about CP and neuromuscular diseases, to understand the quality of life…
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The Dawn Study - Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Giuseppe Tosto, MD PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This study aims to find genes that cause Alzheimer's Disease in African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos. Participants are eligible if African American or Hispanic/Latino and 60 years of age or older. Study participation would entail completing a memory assessment, having their blood drawn, and a brief physical exam with a questionnaire. Compensation of…
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REBIRTH - Study of Bromocriptine in Women with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Jennifer Haythe, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are doing this study to test the use of a drug called bromocriptine for women with a condition called Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). The study will look at how the heart muscle improves in women taking bromocriptine compared to a group of women given a placebo or inactive pill.
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Study of Women After Menopause who are Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling/Therapy for Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Marcella Walker, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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.…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Biomarker Study in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neuroimmunological Diseases

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We need your help today to gather information about the experience of patients with autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system (multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and anti-MOG associated disease (MOGAD)) in regards to COVID19 vaccines. Because individuals with MS, NMO, and MOGAD were not included in the COVID19 vaccine trials, we…
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MS Snapshot: A Study to Better Understand Multiple Sclerosis

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Snapshot study aims to understand brain and spinal cord aging in healthy individuals and individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). We aim to identify new tools that will help us to achieve successful brain aging in the general population and in people with an underlying autoimmune disease. A critical aspect of this study is that we are looking for…
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A Brain Imaging Study of Cannabinoid Medication for Adults with OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Reilly Kayser, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for OCD Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in a research study, at no cost to you. This study is investigating the medicinal effects of nabilone for OCD symptoms. Nabilone is a synthetic form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is one of the active…
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A study for patients with temporal epilepsy using laser ablation

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Guy McKhann, MD
Status: Closed
This research study plans to learn more about a device called the Visualase Thermal Therapy System (Visualase system). This device uses a thin laser probe that is inserted into the brain. The laser is turned on, heats up and destroys surrounding soft tissue. Before the surgeon turns on the laser, you will be in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner.…
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PTC124-GD-041-DMD (ALSO KNOWN AS STUDY 041) CLINICAL TRIAL OF ATALUREN IN NONSENSE MUTATION DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (NMDMD)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Darryl De Vivo, MD
Status: Closed
Columbia University is currently enrolling in an Ataluren Study from PTC Therapeutics, called PTC-041. We are looking for 5 year old boys, ambulating, confirmed nonsense mutation DMD and on steroids for at least 12 months. If you would like more information about this please reach out to Ameneh Onativia, Columbia Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator II at 212…
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Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise (SPARX3)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Parkinson's Disease
Investigator: Ashwini Rao, EdD, OTR
Status: Closed
Most neurologists and other clinicians treating people with Parkinson's disease (PD) are still unclear about how best to prescribe exercise despite the fact that it is now axiomatic that exercise is therapeutically beneficial for PD. In contrast, drugs for PD are prescribed with care and specificity due to large scientific investigations showing…
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IVF Patient Experiences Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Abigail Greenleaf, PhD
Status: Closed
We are looking for women who are undergoing IVF for a one-time 60 minute interview via Microsoft Teams. Columbia University researchers want to hear from current IVF patients about which patient experiences they think should be studied and how. Participants will be reimbursed $30 for their time. Flyer will be posted to IVF Facebook support groups. Email…
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A Randomized Trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Noelia Zork, MD
Status: Closed
This research study is being done to understand how CPAP for sleep apnea may affect hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other complications of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes. The purpose of the home sleep test is to find women with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is when you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.…
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DfHD - Dance for Huntington's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Huntington's Disease
Investigator: Ashwini Rao, EdD, OTR
Status: Closed
Dance is a complex activity involving the integration of rhythm, spatial patterns, synchronization to external stimuli and whole-body coordination. While regular exercise is often recommended for people with Huntington's Disease (HD), there are no studies examining the use of dance to improve balance and mobility and positively affect the quality of…
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BenfoTeam Trial: A new approach in early Alzheimer's disease research, including Mild Cognitive Impairment and early dementia

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Jose Luchsinger, MD
Status: Closed
The BenfoTeam clinical research trial is based on evidence from decades of research on the role of thiamine in Alzheimer's disease (AD). BenfoTeam scientists have found that thiamine (vitamin B1) does not enter the brains of people with early Alzheimer's disease despite having a sufficient supply of thiamine in their blood. Fortunately, there is…
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HDWI High Grade Glioma Brain MRI

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Brain Tumors
Investigator: Tony J. Wang, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find out if performing Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) scans of your brain with adaptive planning during your radiation treatment of your high-grade glioma will help determine how sensitive the images collected of the brain are at detecting the response of the tumor to the cancer treatment. In this study, four or seven MRI…
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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Pregnancy Registry

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Uma Reddy, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
This study will enroll participants who did or did not receive a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine during their pregnancy and have a child who is now 18-30 months of age. In order to assess the long-term outcomes of the offspring of those who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in pregnancy, a cohort study examining child developmental outcomes is needed. There are a number of…
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Understanding the Causes of Apathy in Alzheimer's Disease (Male subjects)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Catherine Clelland, PhD
Status: Closed
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently…
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Studies of Behavior and Cognition (Participants with Schizophrenia)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Closed
Our lab is conducting research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia/Depression to be study participants. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits and computer-based tasks.…
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Study for Youth with Spider Phobia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Kate Fitzgerald, MD
Status: Closed
This research study seeks to better understand the biological and behavioral aspects of specific phobia and evaluate how the "Self-Distancing" technique might help youth confront their fears. The study will be conducted at Columbia University in Manhattan. Participation involves completing questionnaires and attending a single visit for a…
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Study of Lutathera in Patients with Glioblastoma (GB)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Brain Tumors
Investigator: Mikhail Doubrovin, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety of Lutathera alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma and the combination of Lutathera with radiotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GB) and to establish the appropriate dose of this combination. Lutathera is a radioligand therapy, which is a targeted…
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MIDAS: Mother and Infant Determinants of Vascular Aging Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Noelia Zork, MD
Status: Closed
Women will be enrolled at or prior to prenatal visit at 34-40 weeks gestation with follow-up visits within 48 hours of delivery, and 6 and 12 months postpartum among the mother and infant. Maternal and infant measurements will be conducted at each visit. The purpose of the study is to estimate cardiovascular disease risk in healthy and medically complicated…
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Pregnancy and RNA

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at Columbia are looking at the changes that happen in the placenta when people become pregnant. Participation in this study involves a blood draw at three time points. Participants will be paid $50 at each time point. Participants who complete all three time points will receive bonus compensation.
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Study to treat postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research is to see if an experimental drug called REGN7544 is effective to treat individuals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). REGN7544 is an antibody. An antibody is a kind of protein that your immune (defense) system normally makes to fight bacteria and viruses in your body. Scientists can now make antibodies in…
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Study of OCR/RTX vs. Diroximel for Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) or Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences between immune profiles of individuals remaining on Ocrelizumab/Rituximab versus those transitioning to diroximel fumarate at two years. Baseline visits for subjects transitioning to diroximel fumarate (DRF) will take place 6 months after last Ocrelizumab (OCR) or Rituximab (RTX) dose, prior to…
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DOVES - Causes of Stillbirth or Late-Term Miscarriages

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at Columbia are looking into possible viral causes of stillbirth or late-term miscarriages in patients. We are looking for people who have recently had a late-term pregnancy loss (within the past week). Participation in this research involves a one-time blood draw. Participants will receive $50.
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A Neuroimaging Study on Brain Chemistry in Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Sarah Herzog, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Safety and Efficacy of NMD670 in Adult Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to learn how the study drug (NMD670) works and how safe the study drug is compared with placebo. A placebo is an inactive material that looks like the study drug but does not have any active study drug. Researchers use a placebo to see if the study drug works better or is safer than taking nothing. You will be in this study…
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Synaptic Therapy Alzheimers Research Trial (START)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
We are seeking men and women, ages 50-85 years, who have mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease or mild Alzheimer's disease dementia for an 18-month treatment, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to determine whether the CT1812 study drug beneficially affects cognition and function in…
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Study Investigating a Treatment for Depression in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Joshua Berman, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Assess Treatments for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to Assess Treatments for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN). To be in this study you must have type II Diabetes Mellitus, PDPN, must be 18 years of age or older, and be able to stop taking some of your current pain medications including pills, creams, patches, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, etc. Acetaminophen (…
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Study of Focused Ultrasound (FUS) with DEFINITY Microbubbles in Children and Young Adults with Progressive Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Brain Tumors
Investigator: Stergios Zacharoulis, MD
Status: Closed
Children and young adults with diffuse midline glioma will be treated with Focused Ultrasound (FUS) with DEFINITY microbubbles and neuro-navigator-controlled sonication. The overall goal of this study is to see if the study treatment plan will improve the outcome of participants with diffuse midline glioma, for which no known cure exists, and determine…
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Efficacy and Safety of Nipocalimab in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
This is a multicenter, Phase 2/3 study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Nipocalimab Administered to Adults with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Adults 18 yrs old or greater at the time of signing the informed consent.
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Genetic Variants of Microglial Activation in AD

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine whether different genes are related to the amount of immune cell activity that occurs in the brain in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Participation in this study involves memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, and three PET scans. The second PET scan will involve putting a catheter in your wrist to draw blood…
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Study in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) (PROGRESS)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
To be in this study you must have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic (DPN) and be 18 years of age, inclusive, with the presence of bilateral pain in lower extremities due to DPN for at least 6 months prior to Screening and be in a stable regimen for the treatment of T1DM or T2DM for 3 months prior to Screening.
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MOMS - Supporting Physical and Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Natalie Benda, PhD
Status: Closed
Are you currently pregnant or were you pregnant in the last 2 years? We want to hear from you! We are conducting interviews to understand how we can support physical and mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Interviews will take place virtually over Zoom or via telephone and last about 60 minutes. There are also options to participate in person (…
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SAGE HD-201

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Huntington's Disease
Investigator: Karen Marder, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The DIMENSION Study is evaluating the safety and effect on cognitive symptoms of an investigational oral drug in adults with early Huntington's disease. Cognitive symptoms may include difficulty paying attention or trouble thinking through steps of an activity or complex problems. Symptoms may also include difficulty planning, remembering, and staying…
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Understanding the Causes of Apathy in Alzheimer's Disease (Female subjects)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Catherine Clelland, PhD
Status: Closed
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently…
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Trial Studying Metformin vs. Placebo in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment (55-90 Years of Age without Diabetes)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Jose Luchsinger, MD
Status: Closed
MAP is a research study looking at whether metformin can help prevent memory decline for people with mild memory concerns. You may be able to join if: you are 55-90 years old, you or your loved ones have noticed some changes in your memory, and you are not already being treated for diabetes or dementia. Potential benefits: You will receive some of your…
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Glycemic Observation and Metabolic Outcomes in Mothers and Offspring (GO MOMs)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Noelia Zork, MD
Status: Closed
GO MOMs is an observational study designed to characterize the glycemic profile of pregnancy using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in order to develop criteria using CGM measurements and/or early pregnancy oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) at 10w0d-14w0d gestation that are predictive, along with clinical factors, of adverse pregnancy…
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Study of Batoclimab in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
This study is a Phase 2b, Multi-center, Randomized, Quadruple-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Batoclimab Treatment in Adult Participants with Active Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy CIDP): patients who are being treated with batoclimab defined as intravenous immunoglobulin IVIg, subcutaneous immunoglobulin SCIg) or plasma exchange (PLEX…
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Ovaprene Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Ring Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Ovaprene, is an experimental monthly non-hormonal intravaginal contraceptive being developed as a possible new method of birth control. It consists of a round piece of woven material surrounded by a soft, flexible rubber ring. The ring itself is made of a silicone rubber combined with the following ingredients: ferrous gluconate (a type of iron), Vitamin C…
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Study Seeking to Evaluate the Effectiveness of LB as a Possible Injection Contraception Method (Females Age 18-40)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The study is looking to evaluate levonogestrel butanoate as a possible new long-acting injectable for birth control. Levonogestrel butanoate is a type of hormone called progestin that has a long history of clinical use in a variety of birth control methods (e.g. pills, intrauterine devices, implants) and its efficacy and safety are well recognized. This…
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Rapid Dementia screening using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Sairam Geethanath, PhD
Status: Closed
A significant focus of healthcare research is aimed at biomarker discoveries in brain and heart diseases in particular, and their impact on the human body in general. MRI is a key component in these healthcare services. It provides a non-invasive and non-ionizing approach to diagnose pathologies along with significant internal and external contrast…
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ProChocolate Study - Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Family Members of Patients with MS

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), first-degree family members of persons with MS, and healthy individuals to take part in our research on the effects of probiotics. Our goal is to better understand how the health of the gut microbiome influences the immune system.
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Study of Rapamycin in Delaying the Start of Menopause

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Reproductive & Hormonal Disorders
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at Columbia are looking at new treatments to help delay the start of menopause. This is a randomized trial where some women will receive medication and some will receive a placebo. The study will last approximately 12 weeks, followed by monthly follow-ups for 6 months. Participants will be compensated $1300 for compensation.
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Study of BAN2401 in Subjects with Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
We are seeking men & women, ages 55 to 80, who have preclinical Alzheimer's disease for a 216-week treatment, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-treatment arm study to determine whether the BAN2401 study drug will reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study participant will receive MRI, and PET scans and…
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Study of CT1812 in Patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is of a drug called CT1812, that is being evaluated as a possible treatment for Dementia with Lewy Bodies. In this study, which is carried out at multiple sites in the country, participants receive either CT1812 at one of two doses or placebo. The duration of the study is up to about 35 weeks. Participants receive blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid…
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Longitudinal Early-Onset Alzheimers Disease Study (LEADS) (Alzheimer's Subjects)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Study (LEADS) is a natural history, non-treatment study designed to look at disease progression in individuals with early onset cognitive impairment . Clinical/cognitive, imaging, biomarker, and genetic characteristics will be assessed across two cohorts: early onset Alzheimer's Disease (EOAD)…
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New IDEAS: Brain Imaging Study for Memory Loss

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a research study for persons with memory problems that examines the utility of performing positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the brain amyloid protein found in Alzheimer's disease.
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New IDEAS: Brain Imaging Study for Memory Loss

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a research study for persons with memory problems that examines the utility of performing positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the brain amyloid protein found in Alzheimer's disease.
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Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: James Noble, MD, MS
Status: Closed
Funded by a multi-year research grant from the National Institute on Aging, the DIAN Observational Study enrolls family members who have parents with a mutated gene known to cause dominantly inherited Alzheimer's (DIAD). Through the study, researchers follow individuals and family members to see if insights gained could lead to better understanding of…
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Study for older adults with dementia with lewy bodies (DLB) to develop early detection methods

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Karen Marder, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The aim of this study is to develop better biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of Lewy Body disorders. In particular, there is a need to understand how the contribution of coexisting Alzheimer's disease may affect the diagnosis and clinical course of Lewy Body disorders. This study will recruit a group of individuals with Lewy Body disorders…
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Parkinson's Disease Genetic Study: FoxBioNet ECV-004

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Parkinson's Disease
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Closed
FoxBioNet ECV-004 is an observational study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The purpose of this study is to investigate a gene called LRRK2. Mutations in the LRRK2 gene are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and mutation carriers have greater LRRK2 protein activity. The goal of this study is to identify…
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Learning and the Brain in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Amy Rapp, PhD
Status: Closed
The goal of the project is to identify differences in learning in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by measuring the activity of the brain while participants complete computer tasks. Eligible participants will be asked questions about their medical and psychiatric history and perform tasks on a computer while an electroencephalogram (EEG) is recorded.…
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Study of AL002 for Patients with Early Alzheimers Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a phase 2 study evaluating a new drug, AL002, in persons with early Alzheimer's Disease. Participants will be randomized to receive either AL002 or placebo, intravenously every four weeks, for a total period of about two years. The purpose is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this drug, and this study involves pen and paper testing, and…
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Study of New Drug (VX-548) in Patients with Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of VX-548 in participants with pain due to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). To be in this study you must have DPN and be 18 through 80 years of age, inclusive, with presence of bilateral pain in lower extremities due to DPN for at least 1 year.
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Study of MTX110 in Combination with Gadolinium in Children with Newly Diagnosed Brain Cancer (Diffuse Midline Gliomas)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Brain Tumors
Investigator: James Hinkley Garvin Jr, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of a drug called MTX110 and a contrast agent called gadolinium that can be given safely in children with newly diagnosed diffuse midline gliomas, which is a kind of brain tumor. All patients enrolled in the study will receive infusion of MTX110 and Gadolinium delivered with a pump directly into the tumor…
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Smartphone Assessment of Mood

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Closed
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;…
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Prebiotic vs. Probiotic Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Closed
This study will be used to evaluate the immunologic effects of Prebiotics (soluble fiber required by beneficial bacteria), in comparison to Probiotics (beneficial bacteria), in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS).
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Teens' Thoughts About Depression and Mental Health-Related Discrimination

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Study of Cabergoline in Adolescents and Adult Women with Endometriosis

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Jin Hee Kim, MD
Status: Closed
In this research study we want to learn more about a potential new therapy for pain associated with endometriosis. We want to determine if a non-hormonal medication, cabergoline, will help patients with endometriosis. Cabergoline is a medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of other medical conditions. In this…
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Experiencing Depression as a Latinx or Black Young Adult

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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We Want to Hear Your Thoughts About Stigma and Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Teens' Thoughts About Depression and Mental Health-Related Discrimination

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Non-Invasive Blood-Brain Barrier Opening in Alzheimer's Disease Patients Using a Focused Ultrasound Device

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Elisa Konofagou, PhD
Status: Closed
A clinical trial that uses focused ultrasound to non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's disease patients, in order to help get medication into their brain. In this study, we will focus on the safety and efficacy of this technique, without the use of an anti-Alzheimer's drug. We will also test whether treatment with focused…
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Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination with Chemotherapy for Patients with Endometrial Cancer

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Jason Wright, MD
Status: Closed
We are doing this study because we want to find out if adding a new immunotherapy drug to the usual combination of chemotherapy drugs is better or worse than the usual approach for your endometrial cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for endometrial cancer.
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Decision-Making in Bulimia Nervosa (Ages 18+)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Kelsey Hagan, PhD
Status: Closed
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, you would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3) complete…
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Decision-Making in Bulimia Nervosa (Ages 13-17)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Kelsey Hagan, PhD
Status: Closed
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, your teen would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3)…
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Study of Intranasal Oxytocin for Frontotemporal Dementia (FOXY)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Edward Huey, MD
Status: Closed
Columbia Medical Center is recruiting for a study to test whether the drug oxytocin can improve symptoms of emotion and behavior (e.g. apathy) in people with frontotemporal dementia. The study will last for up to 24 weeks (6 months). This is a crossover study, which means that each participant will receive both oxytocin and placebo (medically inactive…
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Dementia and Psychiatric Symptoms (Ages 40-90) (Alzheimer's Disease)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Edward Huey, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to carefully examine how dementia can affect mood and behavior. In this study, we will use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to better understand the relationship between thinking, mood, behavior and the brain. We are currently seeking participants who have a diagnosis of dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease, who are…
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Study About Extended Nexplanon Use in Females 18-35 Years Old

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Nexplanon a contraceptive implant is currently approved for use up to 3 years. This study is looking to evaluate the contraceptive efficacy of Nexplanon during extended use for 2 more years (5 years total). You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18-35 and are approaching 36 months from placement of your Nexplanon implant. Study participation…
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Study of Posiphen in Subjects with Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD) DISCOVER

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is an early phase study of a medication for Alzheimer's Disease, with examination of cerebrospinal fluid.
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ASPIRE: Aspirin for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Multiple Sclerosis
Investigator: Victoria Leavitt, PhD
Status: Closed
ASPIRE is a clinical trial to investigate aspirin as a treatment to improve exercise performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience overheating during exercise. Persons with multiple sclerosis benefit from exercise, but many avoid it because of exhaustion and overheating. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) tests aspirin as a method to…
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Depressed Patients: Non-Invasive Study of Brain Oxygen Use

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Elizabeth Sublette, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to understand the role of inflammation in its treatment.

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a research study to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. Particularly, we are looking at the importance of inflammation in the process. If you participate, you will receive an experimental medication for your depression named ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (ethyl EPA), an omega 3 fatty acid. You will…
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Anti-Viral therapy in Alzheimer's disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Davangere Devanand, MD
Status: Closed
In the U.S., 82% of older adults test positive for antibodies to the herpes viruses. Basic and clinical evidence point to the herpes viruses as a possible cause or contributor to Alzheimer's disease. The long-standing theory that viruses may cause Alzheimer's disease has never been tested in a clinical trial. Anti-viral therapy in Alzheimer's…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Borderline Personality Disorder)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Borderline Personality Disorder
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Bipolar Disorder)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Depression)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Study of Vaginal Gel (EVO100) in Prevention of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (Ages 18-24)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Protocol is looking to evaluate efficacy of the EVO100 vaginal gel in the prevention of urogenital Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) infections. You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18 years or older with a CT and/or GC infectiondiagnosis within the last 16 weeks.
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New Birth Control Pill Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Status: Closed
If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 35, are pre-menopausal, sexually active and do NOT wish to become pregnant, you are invited to see if you may qualify for a research study. The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of an investigational oral birth control pill. If you qualify, you will receive investigational study…
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Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Amir Levine, MD
Status: Closed
Sertraline (also known as Zoloft) is an FDA approved medication that is used to treat anxiety in children and adolescents. We aim to better understand how children and adolescents with anxiety respond to sertraline and whether we can predict medication response. If your child is eligible, he or she can participate in a research study and will receive both a…
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Open-Label Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety of REL-1017 as a Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain Imaging Study and Brief Treatment - People with Hallucinations and Delusions

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Lawrence Kegeles, MD
Status: Closed
Are you between the ages of 18-35? Do you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute are currently seeking participants who are interested in a brief trial of anti-psychotic medication. This study will include: - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a physical exam - clinical and neurocognitive…
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A Study to Test a New Drug (PXT3003-06) in Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 1A (CMT1A)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to investigate how effective PXT3003 is when compared to a placebo, on the disease progression and symptoms of CMT1A. The study also aims to assess the safety and tolerability (whether side effects of a medication can be handled by patients) of PXT3003. We are enrolling male and non-pregnant female subjects, aged 16 to 65…
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A Trial of Brexpiprazole and Sertraline in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / PTSD
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently enrolling individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to participate in this research study. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational medication, brexpiprazole, for PTSD. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either brexpiprazole, sertraline (also known as…
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Ketamine for Depression Research Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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RESTORE: A Study of Patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a condition known as symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) associated with Primary Autonomic Failure Parkinsons Disease (PD), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) or Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF), or Non-Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy (NDAN) or Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase (DBH) deficiency…
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Brain Imaging Study of Social Cognition in Individuals with Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Gaurav Patel, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies that investigate how specific brain regions are related to functioning in work, school, and in other social situations. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete clinical and neuropsychological assessments, an eye-tracking task, and a non-invasive MRI scan. Study participants earn between $15-50…
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VGX-3100 Followed by Electroporation with Cellectra for HPV-related High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of Cervix (REVEAL 2)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: June Hou, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study, which involves research, is being done to see how well an investigational new drug and study device combination will work to treat people with pre-cancerous cells on the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The treatment combination is testing a drug, called VGX-3100, given by injection and used with the study device,…
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A study for Menopausal women using an investigational drug TX004-HR to reduce the frequency of hot flushes.

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Reproductive & Hormonal Disorders
Investigator: Rogerio Lobo, MD, FACOG
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new experimental (investigational) oral combination hormone drug product containing estradiol (a form of the estrogen) and progesterone (a female hormone that regulates the inner lining of the uterus called the endometrium) for postmenopausal women who have hot flushes. The estradiol and progesterone used in this…
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A study for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) using study drug tirasemtiv

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Hiroshi Mitsumoto, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of tirasemtiv as a potential new therapy for the improvement of breathing, muscle weakness and muscle fatigue in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The effects of tirasemtiv on the performance of your elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and hand muscles and how long you can…
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A Mobile App (nOCD) for OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Eligible participants will be asked questions about their symptoms, complete questionnaires, and receive sessions of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy consisting of Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP) accompanied by the use of a mobile app. The purpose of this study is to assess whether the mobile app may be effective in improving symptoms of OCD.
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Computer-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting individuals ages 18-60, who haveexperienced a traumatic event, to participate in a research treatment study on PTSD. For yourparticipation, you'll receive brief treatment at no cost and $100 in compensation.
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Study for patients with Amyloidsis (TTR) using an investigational drug, ALN-TTR02 for treatment

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to collect information about how patients with FAP respond to the study drug ALN-TTR02 over 18 months. This includes studying any potential improvements in FAP and any side effects that participants may have from the study drug. In addition, the study will examine how the body handles (distributes, break down, eliminates) the…
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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to be able to predict who will respond to antidepressant treatment

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are trying to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. If you participate, you will have two different brain scans (MRI and PET scan). You will also have antidepressant treatment for free. We will then be able to see whether information on the brain scans connects with how people do on the medications. The…
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Lumateperone for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
This study is a double-blind and placebo-controlled study to assess its efficacy of the new drug Lumateperone for patients with Major Depressive Episodes associated with Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder. Lumateperone is thought to exert its antidepressant effect through interaction with sereotogenic, dopaminergic, and glutamergic neurotransmitter targets.…
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A study for women with pelvic organ prolapse using urogynecologic surgical mesh Uphold LITE

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Cara Grimes, MD, FACOG
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to compare the treatment device (Uphold LITE) to a traditional native tissue repair procedure for the treatment of symptoms for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Uphold Lite is a non-absorbable synthetic mesh used to support tissue in women with POP. The device is inserted into the body through an incision in the vaginal…
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Efficacy and Safety of IGIV-C in Corticosteroid Dependent Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves the ability to taper participant's dose of corticosteroids without causing significant increase in your muscle weakness and worsening MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no…
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Cognitive Training

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Davangere Devanand, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if systematic cognitive training can improve cognitive performance in participants (ages 55-95 years) with memory loss. This study will evaluate the effects of Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) for improvement in everyday cognitive and function status, in addition to long-term changes in brain networks over an 18…
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Study of E2027 in Subjects with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) (DELPHIA)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Dementia
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a 22-week treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the study drug E2027, in participants with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Lewy Body Dementia - LBD. The main purpose of this research study is to find if a new drug called E2027 works in people who…
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Study of VGX-3100 for patients with squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) of the vulva

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Ana Tergas, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see how well an investigational new drug and study device combination work to treat women with pre-cancerous cells of the vulva caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and,thereby avoid surgery. To participate in this study you must have high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) of the vulva caused by HPV types 16 or 18.
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A study for patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) using study drug AZD3241 for treatment

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: William Kreisl, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients who have been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The main goals of this study are to determine how safe and well tolerated AZD3241 is in patients who have MSA, and whether AZD3241 has certain effects in the brain of patients with MSA. These effects in the brain are measured with positron emission tomography (PET)…
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Can switching medications to Vortioxetine (brand name Trintellix) assist patients with depression to pursue personal goals?

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to understand the antidepressant mechanism of lurasidone (Latuda).

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are trying to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. Particularly, we are looking at the importance of dopamine signaling in the process. If you participate, you will have two different brain scans (MRI and PET scan). You will also have treatment for your depression with an FDA approved medication,…
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Attaining and Maintaining Wellness in OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders is currently conducting a study in treating Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), which is a severe illness characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses about a variety of themes (e.g., fears of contamination or harm) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive washing or checking. The study is…
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A study for healthy, sexually active women using a hormone-releasing intrauterine contraceptive called LevoCept

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Status: Closed
This is a study looking to evaluate how well a new hormone-releasing Intrauterine Contraceptive called LevoCept works in healthy, sexually active women. The study will consist of 6 study visits including a screening visit prior to enrollment and monthly telephone calls over the course of a year. The study visits will vary but mostly consist of physical and…
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A Study to Assess the Clinical and Biological Predictors of Disease Course in Patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
International GBS Outcome Study (IGOS) is a study of the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium (INC) and Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) on disease course and outcome in Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). Guillian Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to paralysis and potential fatality if it progresses to involve…
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Top-CSPN Study

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
This study is looking at using topiramate as a potential therapy for patients with cryptogenic sensory peripheral neuropathy. Patients who are randomized into the study will return to the clinic for follow up every 16 weeks. The total length of the study is 96 weeks.
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Study of HVP16 and HPV18 Vaccine Components in Overwise Healthy Women with Persistent HPV16 or 18 Infection of the Cervix

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Ana Tergas, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to: Find out if the study vaccine therapies cause any side effects (unexpected or unwanted reactions) and how well they are tolerated in women with persistent HPV types 16 or 18 infection of the cervix. Find out whether your body responds (the immune response). Compare the effects (both good and bad) of the study…
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A study for postmenpausal women with symptoms of moderate to severe vaginal pain associated with sexual activity using study drug TX-004HR

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Rogerio Lobo, MD, FACOG
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is test a new investigational vaginally inserted hormone drug product called TX-004HR on postmenopausal women who have symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). After menopause, the amount of estrogen circulating throughout a woman's body decreases and can result in changes in their vaginal tissue known as vulvar and…
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A study for patients with early Alzheimer's Disease using study drug AZD3293

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug AZD3293 is effective and safe in treating early Alzheimer's disease compared with a placebo. A placebo is a tablet containing no drug. This study will also measure the levels of AZD39293 and its metabolite in the blood and evaluate the relationship between drug levels, efficacy (how well it works)…
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Ganaxolone for Post-Partum Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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ADHD MRI Study for Stimulant Medication

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / ADD/ADHD
Investigator: Jonathan Posner, MD
Status: Closed
In this study, we are trying to learn more about how stimulant medication produces an improvement in emotional lability (frequent mood changes and excessive emotional reactions) in patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) Although ADHD is primarily associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, emotional ability plays a…
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Study for treating patients with neuropathy using study drug fingolimod

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of study drug, fingolimod taken daily compared with a placebo (does not contain active medication) on delaying disability progression in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The study will consist of 3 periods: a Screening Period (lasting for up to 45…
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Brain Imaging Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting individuals who have experienced trauma to participate in an fMRI research study. For your participation, you will receive up to $270 and an opportunity to advance research in the area of trauma and PTSD. This study involves two visits.
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A study for women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse who require surgical treatment using Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse repair system

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Investigator: Cara Grimes, MD, FACOG
Status: Closed
The objective of this research study is to compare the treatment success rates and safety of two surgical treatment options: Native Tissue Repair and the Elevate Prolapse Repair System. You maychoose to participate in this research when you and your doctor have determined which surgical treatment option is right for you. The Elevate Prolapse Repair System…
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A study for patients with Parkinson's Disease using study drug Levodopa (APL-130277)

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Cheryl Waters, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of investigational drug APL-130277 for patients with Parkinson's disease. APL-130277 is an investigational drug, which means that the study drug is currently being tested. It is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The active ingredient in APL-130277 is apomorphine, a…
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This study is comparing the outcomes of labor induction versus natural delivery for women with the first pregnancy.

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Cynthia Gyamfi Bannerman, MD
Status: Closed
The goal of the study is to determine whether coming to the hospital and having the labor started with medicine (i.e., labor induction) at 39 weeks of pregnancy can improve the baby's health at birth when compared with waiting for labor to start on its own.
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A study assessing the safety and effectiveness of study drug Crenezumab in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to better understand why certain patients are more likely to respond totreatment than others, to facilitate the development of personalized medicinesto get the rightmedicine to the right patient. To achieve this goal, samples of blood will be collected from patients with Alzheimer's for future research. The sample will be…
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Brief Treatment for People With Social Anxiety

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently enrolling individuals with social anxiety disorder to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to assess whether a brief computer-based research treatment helps improve social anxiety symptoms. For eligible participants, this study will involve a brief, novel research treatment for social anxiety, delivered in 8 or 12…
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Internet Survey of Cannabinoid Experiences in OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Reilly Kayser, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders at New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University Medical Center is seeking individuals aged 18+ with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in a survey regarding their experiences with marijuana/cannabis. We hope this study will lead to increased understanding of how these substances affect…
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Genomic Translation for ALS Care

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuromuscular
Investigator: Matthew Harms, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to look for abnormal genes and gene expression profiles that help determine why a person develops amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related motor neuron diseases (MND) and why their symptoms present and progress with a particular pattern. For up to three years, subjects will be followed every 3 months at the Columbia ALS…
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Brain Imaging and Medication Study for Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
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 (…
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A study looking at the effectiveness and safety of a new hormonal IUD (Intrauterine Device)

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Status: Closed
This study will look at the safety and effectiveness of a new hormonal IUD. This IUD is a small device that a clinician will place in your uterus. It contains a progestin (a hormone) that releases a small amount of hormone to prevent pregnancy. Once the device is in, you will come in for periodic study visits over the course of a year.
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Treatment of Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Davangere Devanand, MD
Status: Closed
This NIH funded research study involves a 12-week double blind treatment trial in which Alzheimer's disease (ages 55-95) who have agitation/aggression with or without psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) will receive either low-dose lithium or placebo. Patients are allowed to receive other specific psychiatric medications if needed during the study…
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Study of New Drug in Patients with Cognitive Impairment or Mild Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
You have been selected as a possible participant in this study because you have memory or thinking problems (cognitive impairment) or mild Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a slow progressive disease of the brain that affects memory and brain function. Currently available medications for Alzheimer's disease provide limited…
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A clinical trial investigating the safety and evaluating how well a study drug works in women having difficulty becoming pregnant

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Fertility
Investigator: Eric Forman, MD, HCLD
Status: Closed
This clinical research study is for women between the ages of 35 and 42 years who are having difficulty becoming pregnant and who would like to receive treatment within an assisted reproductive technology (ART) program in order to become pregnant. The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigation drug called FE…
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A study for women using contraceptive study drug LF111

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Anne Davis, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find out how safe and effective investigational birth control pill, LF111 may be as a contraceptive, how it affects women's menstrual bleeding patterns, and how long LF111 stays in women's bodies. Participants will take the new experimental birth control pill for one year, and will come to the medical center for 8…
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A study for patients with Parkinson's Disease with recurring OFF episodes using a Levodopa inhalation powder

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Cheryl Waters, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients with Parkinson's disease. For most patients with Parkinsons disease, doctors use levodopa as a treatment to manage their symptoms. Levodopa pills have been used for many years to treat the symptoms of Parkinsons disease patients. However, with long-term treatment, the effectiveness of levodopa pills often lessens and can lead…
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Treatment Study for Adolescents with Depression and Sleep Disturbances

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Ellie McGlinchey, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Lumateperone for Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Jeffrey Lieberman, MD
Status: Closed
This study plans to learn more about an investigational new drug called lumateperone tosylate (ITI-007) and may help us find new types of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
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Study of BHV-4157 in Alzheimer's Disease (T2 Protect AD)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
T2 Protect AD is a clinical trial testing the investigational drug troriluzole in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study is designed to determine whether this new drug can protect against, slow down, or potentially improve memory and thinking problems that increase as Alzheimer's disease progresses.
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Ketamine Treatment Study for Adolescents and Young Adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Pablo Goldberg, M.D.
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a single infusion of ketamine for adolescents and young adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Ketamine is a FDA-approved anesthetic medication that can possibly cause a rapid decrease in OCD symptoms. To be eligible to participate, patients need to have already tried at least one SRI…
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Study of patients with neuropathy using study drug, ISIS TTR Rx

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ISIS TTR Rx given for 65 weeks in patients with Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (FAP). The purpose of this study is to determine if ISIS 420915 can help people with mild or moderate FAP. To be in this study you must have FAP and be able to walk without help or walk with using only one cane.
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A study for patients with dementia using study drug RVT-101

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to investigate how well a drug called RVT-101 works to improve cognitiveand overall function as well as to investigate the safety of RVT-101. RVT-101 is an investigational drug.Investigational means that the drug tested in this study has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other Health…
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MRI Effects of D-cycloserine & Lurasidone in Bipolar Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Joshua Kantrowitz, Md
Status: Closed
We will evaluate the D-cycloserine (DCS) and lurasidone with MRI measurement of brain responses to DCS. DCS is a drug that works on the same brain receptor as ketamine. DCS is not approved by the FDA for bipolar depression. Study participants will receive a dose of lurasidone or placebo in one MRI and a dose of DCS in another, followed by an optional follow…
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Efficacy and Safety Study of Drug (MTAU9937A) in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease Preclinical-to-Mild or Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a Phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study that will evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of the study drug (an antibody to the tau protein called MTAU9937A) in patients with prodromal or mild Alzheimer's disease. The study consists of a screening period, a…
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Contraceptive Vaginal Ring

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Hormonal Vaginal Ring for Contraception
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A study for patients with Alzheimer's Disease using study drug azeliragon (TTP488)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimers disease is a disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory, thinking, and behavior. An earlier study in patients having mild to moderate Alzheimers disease has demonstrated more pronounced benefit of treatment with azeliragon among participants with mild disease than among…
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Study of Gantenerumab in Subjects with Early Alzheimer's Disease (Prodromal to Mild)

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of gantenerumab versus placebo in participants with prodromal (very early form) to mild AD. Participants will have a chance of receiving either injections of gantenerumab or placebo as per the visit schedule. The primary efficacy…
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A study for women who want permanent birth control without surgery

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the FemBloc Permanent Contraceptive System as a method to prevent pregnancy.
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Testing the benefits of the vitamin supplement Benfotiamine in patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Yaakov Stern, PhD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to investigate whether treatment with the vitamin supplement benfotiamine for one year will slow the memory problems in patients who meet the definition of Alzheimer's disease or amnestic mild cognitive impairment, an early manifestation of Alzheimer's disease.
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Light Therapy Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Ian Kronish, MD
Status: Closed
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.
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Combined Prolonged Exposure and Pramipexole Treatment for Patients with PTSD and Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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E4 Birth Control Pill Study

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Status: Closed
This study is studying the effectiveness and safety of a new birth control pill. The pill contains two hormones, drospirenone (a progestin) and estetrol (an estrogen), which combine to prevent pregnancy. Scientists think that estetrol may be safer and have more benefits than other estrogen hormones. The study lasts about one year, and you will come in for 7…
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Tolerability, Safety, and Activity of study drug SRX246 in Irritable Subjects With Huntington's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Huntington's Disease
Investigator: Karen Marder, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether a new investigational drug called SRX246, which might be useful to Huntington's Disease (HD) patients who sometimes feel irritable, angry, or even aggressive, is well tolerated and safe when it is given two times a day by mouth at doses as high as 160 mg. As part of this study, we will use a…
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MissionAD1: A 24-month Efficacy and Safety Study in Subjects with Early Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The name of this trial is MissionAD. This is a 24-month treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 3 study in participants with Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD), includingmild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD, known as Prodromal AD, and the early stages of mild AD.The study will be conducted to evaluate the…
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VeraCept Phase III

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
We are asking you to participate in this research study because you are a woman of child-bearing age or potential and interested in using an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control for up to 5 years.
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A study for pregnant women to test fetal chromosomal abnormality

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Prenatal Abnormalities
Investigator: Ronald Wapner, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to collect blood samples from women who are pregnant with a fetus that has been confirmed by prenatal microarray testing to have a chromosomal abnormality, such as a microdeletion (missing chromosomes) or microduplication (extra chromosomes). The sponsor of this study, Sequenom Laboratories, will use these samples to develop and…
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A study for children with upper limb spasticity using study drug Dysport

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Heakyung Kim, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to check whether an injectable medication called Dysport canrelax the stiffness (spasticity) of the arm muscles and allow your child to improve their ability to use their arm in day to day activities. In addition, this study will check whether treatment with Dysport can lessen the pain caused by spasticity and improve…
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Research Study Offering Treatment for Suicidal Ideation

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Michael Grunebaum, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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CVN058 Effect on Mismatch Negativity in Schizophrenics

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Joshua Kantrowitz, Md
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the brain wave patterns are improved after administration of CVN058 compared to placebo in subjects with schizophrenia. The study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to measure naturally occurring brain waves as you listen to recorded sounds.
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Depression and Frailty in Older Adults

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Patrick Brown, PhD
Status: Closed
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,…
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Phase 3 Gene Therapy for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Neuropathy
Investigator: Thomas Brannagan, MD
Status: Closed
You are being considered to participate in this research study because you have type I or II diabetes with current treatment control and, you are experiencing painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in both lower extremities legs.The specific events that result in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not well understood, but high blood sugar,…
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Help us learn how Emergency Contraception (EC) is absorbed

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Contraception
Investigator: Carolyn Westhoff, MD
Status: Closed
The unintended pregnancy rate is rising despite increased availability and use of different types of emergency contraception (EC) pills. Few studies have addressed reasons for EC failure, yet such an investigation may allow researchers to better understand if EC can be used more successfully.Recently studies have shown that EC failure rates are higher in…
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A study for patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy using study drug BMS-986168

Condition: Neurological Disorders
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see how safe and well tolerated the study drug BMS-986168 is at different drug amounts and to measure the amount of study drug in your blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after taking the drug. This study will also measure the effect of the study drug on the amount of extracellular Tau (eTau) in your cerebrospinal fluid, the…
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Prolonging pregnancy in women with unexpected early labor using study drug Retosiban

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Pregnancy
Investigator: Cynthia Gyamfi Bannerman, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a drug called retosiban on stopping preterm labor and delaying the birth of her baby. We will also study the safety of the drug to find out what effects; good or bad, retosiban has on women in preterm labor and their fetuses. A previous small study, involving 93 women with preterm labor, found that…
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A study for patients at risk for memory loss using study drug solanezumab

Condition: Neurological Disorders / Alzheimer's Disease
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test whether an investigational drug called solanezumab can slow the progression of memory problems associated with brain amyloid. The study will also test 1) whether the anti-amyloid treatment can slow evidence of AD-related brain injury on imaging tests to look at brain structure and function and 2) the effect of…
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Brain Imaging Study of Hearing Voices

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
In this study, we are trying to learn more about the symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically to learn how abnormalities in the brain may produce certain experiences that are common in patients with schizophrenia. The study involves clinical interviews, clinical chart review, computer tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
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