We are doing a study to learn more about the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA). We are recruiting patients (Men 45-85 years old; Women 55-85 years old) who may or may not have OA of the knee(s). This study involves a screening and enrollment visit with annual visits for 3 years. Study activities include a hip and knee assessment, questionnaires, two…
The purpose of this study is to gather data about the safety and effectiveness of a new, investigational device (not FDA approved), the Thor laser atherectomy system (Thor system), for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). When there is a blockage (a deposit on an artery wall, made of fat or calcium, and/or blood clots) in one or more of your…
Depression and some antidepressants may be associated with an increased risk of breaking a bone. It is not clear why this could be the case. It is possible that depression and/or certain medications used for the treatment of depression cause bone loss, increase the risk of falls, are associated with lower physical activity, or effects on muscle function.…
Precision Medicine Approaches to Renal Osteodystrophy is a study designed to discover new markers of how the kidney affects your bone health. This study will evaluate how your bone is reacting to your kidney problem both before and after you start your bone treatment for hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis. We are looking for people who are interested in…
We are studying the causes of and potential treatments for pregnancy & lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO). We know little about the clinical features, causes, and prognosis of PLO. Our goal is to define the clinical characteristics of PLO and better understand similarities/differences among the women. We are looking for women with fractures during/…
Pain is a natural response to injury to let us know there may be damage to our bodies. Pain is the way our body tells us that we must take care of ourselves. Chronic pain is different and lasts for a long time. In some cases, chronic pain remains without any sign of body damage. Today, there is no way for a doctor to measure someone's chronic pain or…
Pain is a natural response to injury to let us know there may be damage to our bodies. Pain is the way our body tells us that we must take care of ourselves. Chronic pain is different and lasts for a long time. In some cases, chronic pain remains without any sign of body damage. Today, there is no way for a doctor to measure someone's chronic pain or…
The objective of this study is to learn more about how safe and effective the Bare Temporary Spur Stent System is when used in patients who have blocked arteries in their lower limbs. The selection of subjects will be those with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI), a form of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in which an artery (blood vessel) in the lower leg (…
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions. What's Involved? If you are eligible, you will be assigned…
The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body, steered by a group of muscles and their respective tendons, together called the rotator cuff. A consequence of this mobility is a vulnerability to degradation, or wear and tear, of tendons and inflammation in the surrounding area. Our study aims to create biological samples and data bank to get…
The objective of the LIFE-BTK RCT is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ESPRIT BTK device (which is a bioresorbable polymeric scaffold with the everolimus drug and a bioresorbable polymeric coating mounted on a balloon dilatation catheter) compared to Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA), which is is a procedure that can open up a blocked…
A research team at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is collecting information for a registry studying how safely and effectively the ClotTriever device works in treating patients at least 18 years old with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), or blood clots in the vessels of the leg. The sponsor of this study, Inari Medical, Inc., is paying the research…
Are you scheduled for an interventional vascular procedure, such as a Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR), or Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV)? If yes, you may be eligible for this trial. This research trial studies the safety and efficacy of an Investigational…
Juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) is a cause of chronic, whole-body pain. The cause of JFM is unknown. One of the possible causes of JFM is a problem with nerves called "small fiber neuropathy." This is a problem where small nerve fibers in the skin are not working properly and patients can have pain as a result. Recent studies have found evidence of…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of study drug CCX168 when it is given to patients who are receiving the standard therapy for a certain type of vasculitis called ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). The study will also assess the effectiveness of the study drug, CCX168, in combination with the standard treatment of AAV. This…
Has your doctor determined that you have Type B Aortic Dissection and you would like to learn more about an alternative to open surgery? Type B Aortic Dissection patients are being invited to take part in a research study of an investigational device. Bolton Medical, Inc., the company sponsoring this clinical trial, is studying an investigational device…
The purpose of this study is see if an experimental gene product, the Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) Plasmid (AMG0001) which will be injected into the affected leg's muscles is effective in treating the blockages in your leg without causing adverse effects. Affected leg means the leg that has the severest disease relating to the blockage or narrowing…
Has your doctor determined that you have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and that an artery in your upper leg is blocked as a result? Is blood flow to your upper leg(s) blocked?This study will test the safety and effectiveness of the PQ Bypass System (two catheters called the DETOUR Crossing Device and the DETOUR Snare) in improving blood flow to your…
We are looking for people ages 65 and older to help us evaluate if an investigational drug improves muscle function, which can reduce risk of falls and fractures. To be considered for the study, you: 1. Must complete a pre-screening phone interview to assess your eligibility 2. If you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an in-person appointment at…
All vascular repair and reconstruction surgery requires patching material. PhotoFix, made of cow heart membrane, is one of the FDA-approved patches on the market for use in vascular repair and reconstruction surgery. Other vascular patches on the market are also available and used by other surgeons for procedures like the one you need. This trial will study…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the bones in children who are short. This study will help to see if the bones of short children who have low levels of growth hormone or children who are short but have normal levels of growth hormone are any different from children of average height. Bones have spongy inner parts and harder outer parts and…