This study is called a screening study and the purpose of this study to find better ways to diagnose and treat leukemia that has come back after treatment or difficult to treat. Bone marrow, blood, and medical information about cancer and treatment will be collected. The results from this screening study may give other information about leukemia that is…
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…
This is a Phase 1 study of a drug called uproleselan. We are testing new experimental drugs such as uproleselan in the hopes of finding a treatment that may be effective against acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or mixed phenotype acute leukemia that has come back or that has not responded to standard therapy. This study looks at how well…
The TARGET-HBV study engages an observational research design to conduct a comprehensive review of therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) who are currently taking tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) relative to those patients following other treatment regimens. The study will address important clinical questions regarding the management of…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of Quizartinib that can be given safely with chemotherapy in children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) which has come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Quizartinib will be given by mouth once a day from Day 6 through Day 28. It will be given in combination with…
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drugs called Nivolumab and 5-Azacytidine can be given safely in children and young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which has come back after treatment or has not responded to standard therapy. These drugs are thought to work by turning on genes that limit the growth of cancer cells. The study drugs…
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…
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective using three medications (pegylated-interferon, ribavirin and boceprevir) are in curing HCV in patients with end stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. Participants will be prescribed these three medications and will be followed closely through treatment, then for 6 months afterwards. During…
The goal of this study is to advance our understanding of how the brain processes emotion in adolescents. Adolescents with and without symptoms of anxiety are invited to participate. This study takes place over two days and includes an evaluation and a brain imaging session. Participants will be compensated up to $250. This study does not provide treatment.
This is a Phase 1 multicenter study of Decitabine (DEC) and Vorinostat (VOR) followed by the standard chemotherapy drugs (Fludarabine, Cytarabine and G-CSF (FLAG)). The study treatment is considered experimental because it is not approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)…
The purpose of this study is to see if study drug Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir fixed-dose combination + Ribavirin (SOF/LDV FDC + RBV) are effective in treating people infected with the hepatitis C virus with genotypes 1 and 4, who have advanced liver disease with permanent liver damage (cirrhosis) and may be showing signs of liver failure or who have undergone…
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL FDC) for 12 weeks for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in subjects who have previously been unsuccessfully treated for chronic HCV.. An experimental drug is one that…
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE HIV AND HAVE EVER HAD HEPATITIS C TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS STUDY!! ............... For individuals who have both HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV), heavy drinking poses serious risks to their health. We do not yet know which interventions are effective at helping individuals with HIV and HCV drink less. The goal of the study is to compare…
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) FDC for the treatment ofchronic genotype 3 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients who have cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy,…
RESEARCH STUDY:Brief Intervention for Public Speaking Fears (IRB#7293).- Are you between the ages of 18 - 60?- Do you have bothersome fears of public speaking?- Are you interested in trying a novel intervention?This research study tests whether a brief intervention using a medication called propranolol is effective at reducing public speaking fears. This…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drugs Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir and GS-9857 in comparison to Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir in patients infected with HCV. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
This study will compare the effectiveness of three different FDA approved medicines for Hepatitis C Genotype 1 patients: HARVONI , Viekira Pak and Zepatier and will observe subject experiences before, during, and after HCV treatment. Subjects will be asked to respond to several survey questionnaires and if they would allow their leftover blood collected for…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SOF/VEL/GS- 9857 FDC in patients infected with Hepatitis C (HCV), and previously treated unsuccessfully. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
This research trial is being conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of HARVONI (an FDA-approved Hepatitis C Virus medication) in HCV (genotype 1, 4, 5, an 6) infected patients who also have advanced heart failure or chronic lung disease. HARVONI has not been tested in patients with HCV and heart failure or chronic lunch disease. Subjects will take…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of the combination of telaprevir peginterferon alfa2b (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) in children with chronic hepatitis C. Investigators will look at how these study drugs may affect childrens bodies and how children break down and eliminate telaprevir. Participants of this study will receive Peg-…
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…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of pevonedistat that can be given safely with chemotherapy in children with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) that has either come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Pevonedistat works by blocking some of the enzymes that are needed for cell growth.