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…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether using LY4052031 in a type of cancer that may have tumor cells that express a protein called Nectin-4 is safe and how well the cancer responds to the study drug. LY4052031 has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a first in human study and all of the risks are not fully…
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…
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.…
The purpose of this study is to compare V940 plus pembro given after surgery to a placebo plus pembro given after surgery and to study how effective the study drug is. A placebo looks like a study drug, but it has no active ingredients. V940 has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pembrolizumab is FDA approved but it has not…
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…
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can we lower the chance of your bladder cancer growing or spreading by using one type of chemotherapy instilled in the bladder, Gemcitabine and Docetaxel, instead of the usual therapy? The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is treatment with Transurethral surgery of bladder tumor (…
This study is for patients who have bladder cancer that has not invaded muscle tissue and who have been treated with one or more surgical resections and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin or BCG, which was directly given into the bladder before. The main purpose of this trial is to show that durvalumab is safe when given alone, in combination with BCG treatments, and…
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of CMP-001 when given in combination with nivolumab for patients with unresectable (not capable of being surgically removed) or metastatic (cancer spreads to a different body part from where it started) melanoma. CMP-001 will be given as an injection into the tumor and nivolumab will be given…
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;…
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and efficacy of AU-011 at different doses and different number of doses of study drug when it is injected into the suprachoroidal space of the eye with one or two laser light applications and to find out what effects, if any, it has on research participants with a choroidal melanoma tumor or…
This study consists of two treatment groups, Part 1 and Part 2. The purpose of this study is to: Part 1 - Test the safety and tolerability of the study drug IN10018, see how well the drug works on your metastatic uveal melanoma, and see how your body handles the drug. Part 2 - Test the safety and tolerability of the study drug IN10018 with cobimetinib, see…
We are doing this research to find out the safety, toxicity, and efficacy of intravesical Cabazitaxel, Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin (CGC) in the treatment of non-muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder that has recurred despite BCG use. The purpose of finding the maximum tolerable dose is important for future use of the drug, so as to provide the…
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…
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…
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…
This is a Phase 1 study (the first time this treatment is being tested in humans) of an anti-cancer study drug called as PF-07225570. This study drug works on stimulating certain cells in the immune system. The study will test different doses that increase (dose escalation) and at the appropriate time, additional patients will be enrolled to evaluate this…
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…
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.…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness (how well the drug works) of the investigational drug called bempegaldesleukin when combined with drug nivolumab in comparison with nivolumab alone after complete resection (removal of all sites of known disease) of melanoma in participants at high risk of cancer returning after surgery (recurrence).
This research study is a phase II clinical trial that will study the combination of adjuvant nivolumab and ipilimumab for the treatment of adult subjects with completely treated high-risk ocular melanoma. This study is being done to see if the combination of the study drugs is safe and effective in preventing the return of their cancer. If you are eligible…
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…
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…
This research study will investigate an experimental, unapproved drug that will be given two different ways; as an injection in the bladder wall after bladder tumor resection surgery (or TURBT) and then as an intravesical instillation (fluid inserted in the bladder by catheter) right after the injection. The purpose of this study is to find the dose which…
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…
This is a phase II research study for individuals with resectable, stage IIIB to IVM1a Melanoma. The research drug being studied is talimogene laherparepvec. Talimogene laherparepvec is still experimental and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in people with melanoma. The purpose of this study is to find out more about…
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of Light-activated AU-011 at three different doses of the study drug and repeat dose regimens (two or three doses of highest safe dose) to find out what effects, if any, it has on research participants with a choroidal melanoma tumor. This study will have a high dose, a medium dose, and a low dose of…
This clinical trial is for patients who have cancer of the urinary system (urothelial cancer, including cancer of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter or urethra) that has spread to nearby tissues or to other areas of the body who have already been treated with a kind of anticancer drug called an immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI). This clinical trial uses an…
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…
The purpose of this study is to gather information on the safety of TH-302 and its effect on your cancer. This study will also look at how the drug is processed in the body. In addition, this study will collect data from blood, tumor, and imaging studies about your specific cancer such as the level of oxygen that is present. This may help us understand…
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of cobimetinib plus atezolizumab with the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in patients with a type of skin cancer called melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable), and have not received any prior treatment.
The purpose of this study is to look at a new treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. This new form of paclitaxel, a drug currently used by injection into a vein to treat various types of cancer, is designed to be instilled (injected) into the urinary bladder with a catheter (tube) placed into your bladder through your urethra (the opening where…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if high-dose versus standard-dose regimens of encorafenib and binimetinib are safe and have positive effects in people who have melanoma brain metastasis and also have been found by their doctor to have a mutated gene called BRAFV600. The time frame for the study is approximately 2 years.
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…
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drugs LEE011 and MEK162, administered in combination, are safe and effective in treating people who have melanoma. Specifically, this study will evaluate the effects of the combination of the two drugs, LEE011 and MEK162, in melanoma, carrying specific mutation in a gene called NRAS. The changes in the NRAS…
This study is being conducted to evaluate the performance of the AssureMDx test for the detection of bladder cancer in patients presenting with hematuria.
We are performing functional MRI (fMRI) scans before starting and after completing an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. These scans are being performed to identify brain changes that occur after an acute course of ECT for participants with treatment-resistant depression. We also intend to perform two follow-up fMRI scans at two-…
We are studying the relationship between mitochondrial function and the experience of fatigue. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Cells within different organs contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, which sustain life and fuel energy-dependent processes that we do every day including muscle contraction and cognitive activity. They act…
We are seeking adolescents ages 13-17 to participate in a study on anhedonia. Anhedonia is the reduced ability to feel pleasure or enjoy things, and is a key feature of depression and other mental illnesses. If you believe your child is experiencing anhedonia, they may be eligible to participate in this study. If your child participates in this study, we…
The purposes of this clinical study are: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of up to 2 drug release periods of GemRIS for up to 7 days per drug release period To evaluate the pharmacokinetics (the study of the bodily absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of the drug) of gemcitabine and a gemcitabine-related metabolite (product after…
The purpose of the first part (Phase I) of the study is to test the safety of navitoclax in combination with dabrafenib and trametinibat different doses to find out what effects, if any, it has on people. There will be about 18 people treated in this part of the study. The purpose of the second part of this study (Phase II) is to compare the good and bad…
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…
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,…
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…
The study is part of a research program to assess the efficacy of the drug nab-rapamycin, a biologic mTOR inhibitor. The purpose of the study is to assess the response rate, as well as, the safety of administering nab-rapamycin in combination with gemcitabine directly into the bladder in an effort to treat bladder cancer. The study seeks to determine if…
The purpose of this study is to determine how effective and safe the immune drug Nivolumab is for patients who have newly diagnosed cutaneous melanoma. Nivolumab is an anti-body, a type of human protein, that is being tested to see if it will allow the body's immune system to work against tumor cells. If you are eligible for the study, you will…
This research is being done to study the effects, safety, and tolerability of the study drugs Nivolumab and Urelumab when given to people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread into the muscle tissue, also called Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder (MIBC). Specifically, this research study will have participants either take Nivolumab…
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.
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 (…
The purpose of this study is to find out more about the Amgen agent called talimogene laherparepvec in people with advanced melanoma when given in combination with another drug developed by Merck called pembrolizumab. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Advanced melanoma means the tumor is not removable by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
The purpose of this study is to find out which participants with melanoma respond best to nivolumab and ipilimumab treatment and to identify tumor and blood based markers that may predict response to the combination. This study is asking that participants submit tumor tissue samples from their initial tumor specimen and blood samples before they receive…
The purpose of this study is to test how well the drug works, safety, and side effects of the experimental drug called BMS-986205. BMS-986205 will be added to another cancer medicine called nivolumab plus chemotherapy for participants who have bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle wall of the bladder. These drugs will be compared to just…