The goal of this research is to combine non-invasive brain and sensory nerve stimulation to investigate their influence on hand function. Many adults with hemiplegic CP no longer actively receive therapies but have further hand goals they want to achieve. The information we learn from this study may help us learn how to design future interventions to help…
Looking for participants aged 18 to 55 who have trouble with heroin or other opiates to participate in a month-long research study at Columbia University Irving Medical Center evaluating the relationship between brain tasks and memory.
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate how commonly drug overdoses in our community involve fentanyl and xylazine. We know that often drugs such as heroin, oxycontin, and even cocaine and methamphetamine, actually contain these additives, even though the person buying the drugs is not aware.
Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting individuals ages 18-65 who are seeking treatment for opioid use disorder to participate in a research treatment study. For your participation, you'll receive treatment with buprenorphine (either sublingual or injectable) at no cost. Participants will complete an overnight inpatient stay to start…
Standing postural control, or the ability to maintain an upright posture, is needed for most daily activities. People with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) may find it challenging to maintain postural control and therefore, have difficulty moving between positions, such as lying down or sitting up, or reaching for objects that are beyond an arm's distance…
The purpose of this study is to find out if IW-3300, an investigational new drug, helps bladder pain when given as a rectal (inserted into the anus) foam. The study will test IW-3300. IW-3300 is a new drug that has been developed for treating people like you with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. It is not yet approved by the United States Food…
We are looking for adults with diverse cultural backgrounds who are formal caregivers of older adults with functional or mobility limitations. We are conducting a research study to investigate how participating in an online discussion forum called a Community of Practice (CoP) helps increase caregiver competence for caregivers of diverse cultural…
This program aims to help improve adult caregivers of stroke survivors ability to care for their stroke survivors with their daily needs. Each session will cover different topics which are important for caregivers to understand in order to best engage in their new role. Topics will include, but are not limited to: bathing, toileting, dressing, transfers,…
The purpose of this study is to: 1. Determine if a tele-rehabilitation home exercise program is helpful in promoting adherence to an exercise program in adults with CP and 2. to determine if a tele-health exercise program improves fitness and functional mobility in adults with CP. This study involves participation in a 10-week remote (Zoom) program to…
Have an Opioid Use Disorder? We need your help for an inpatient clinical research study! Help the New York State Psychiatric Institute research better treatment options for those with opioid use disorder.You could earn up to $12,017.00.You must meet the following criteria: - Age 18 -59 years old- Have opioid use disorder- Be currently taking an oral daily…
Ambulatory youth with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 8-16 years old are invited to participate in a virtual reality (VR) game play session to learn about youth motivation and satisfaction with VR to promote fitness and mobility. The session will be approximately 2 hours and will be conducted in the Programs in Physical Therapy (PT) PACE Lab @ 617 W. 168th St.,…
Healthy Black and Latino heroin users (male and female ages 25-55) are needed for a research study assessing the relationship between heroin use and cellular aging. The study involves a single visit to the New York State Psychiatric Institute, and consists of questionnaires and the collection of a blood sample for genetic testing. The visit will take about…
We are looking for adults with cerebral palsy who are 18 and over for ultrasound study of nerves at the wrist. We are assessing the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in adults with cerebral palsy. The study will involve a survey to describe their medical history, procedures (especially of the arms), use of adaptive equipment (such as walkers, wheelchairs…
This research study uses MRI scans to compare the effect of two medications on suicidal thoughts and brain activity in people who have opioid use disorder. We hope to develop a better understanding of how well these two medications help depression and suicidal thoughts. You may qualify if you have opioid use disorder and suicidal thoughts. Participation…
The purpose of the study is to investigate if Cysview and blue light is better than white light in detecting tumors in individuals with bladder cancer prior to and during surgery that are in follow-up for tumor recurrence. Cysview is an FDA approved drug that is used in combination with a lamp from KARL STORZ to detect tumors in the bladder (KARL STORZ D-…
This study is for adults with Overactive Bladder. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about patients who have Overactive Bladder (OAB) and who are receiving either mirabegron or another approved antimuscarinic medication (single drug). To collect this information, the study Sponsor has created a research registry. A registry is a kind of…
Healthy heroin users (men and women, ages 21-59) are needed for an eight-week inpatient study investigating medication effects at the NY State Psychiatric Institute. Earn approximately $6,550 - $7,350.
This study proposes to recruit patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) seeking treatment into our program of a 5 day outpatient detoxification and naltrexone induction followed by a relapse-prevention treatment with Extended release-naltrexone (XR-NTX) for 8 weeks.
You will be randomly assigned to complete questionnaires via either a paper format, web-based format, or smartphone format. About 2 weeks later but before treatment begins, you will be asked to complete a different form of the questionnaire either in the office or at home. You will be emailed and/or called by research staff to remind you to complete the…
Abnormal muscle tightness -known as spasticity- in the leg can happen when a child has cerebral palsy. If your child has spasticity, they may find it difficult to straighten their leg and experience stiffness. The goal of this study is to collect information from participants about the safety and effectiveness of using BOTOX to treat arm and hand spasticity…
Abnormal muscle tightness -known as spasticity- in the arm and hand can happen when a child has cerebral palsy. If your child has spasticity, they may find it difficult to straighten their hand and/or arm and experience stiffness. The goal of this study is to collect information from participants about the safety and effectiveness of using BOTOX to treat…