The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system when treating patients with aortic regurgitation. Aortic Regurgitation is a condition that develops when the heart's aortic valve does close tightly, therefore the blood leaks back into the heart chamber. The JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system will…
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 goal of this early feasibility study is to gain initial insight into the basic safety and performance of transluminal (through the blood vessels) implantation of the PASCAL System's implant (composed of man-made materials). We are trying to evaluate the safety and performance of the PASCAL System with Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) (also known as…
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…
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood…
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…
This is a prospective multicenter study whose purpose is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 and SAPIEN 3 Ultra valves with Commander delivery system in patients with severe symptomatic calcific mitral valve disease with severe mitral annular calcification (which is a progressive loss of function of the mitral valve due to…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 high incidence and variety of conduction disturbances post-TAVR represents a major challenge in the periprocedural management of TAVR recipients. Despite the growing body of knowledge on this topic, the large variability in the management of these complications has translated into a high degree of uncertainty regarding the most appropriate treatment of…
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…
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…
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that will compare the clinical outcome of MitraClip device versus surgical repair in patients with severe primary MR who are at moderate surgical risk and whose mitral valve has been determined to be suitable for correction by MV repair surgery by the cardiac surgeon on the local site heart team. In this trial,…
The study is designed to compare the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System to the MitraClip System for reduction of degenerative mitral regurgitation.
The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction FIT valve repair system is a prospective, single arm, multi-center study to evaluate the safety and performance of the Cardioband Tricuspid System. The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System is intended for patients with tricuspid regurgitation deemed to be potential candidates for…
This prospective, multicenter trial is looking at the investigative device called the ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR to see if it is safe and effective in treating patients with severe symptomatic native aortic stenosis. The ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR is designed for iliofemoral access and delivery of a self-…
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…
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…
Aortic stenosis (AS) or narrowing of the arteries remains one of the most common valvular diseases in the Western population requiring intervention. The deterioration of the aortic valve is more common in the older population and usually along with coronary artery disease (CAD) requires the need for treatment. This is a study that is collecting safety and…
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…
This is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center, early feasibility study. This research study is for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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.
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…
This is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, single-arm, open-label clinical study, sponsored by Pi-Cardia. Fifteen (15) patients with symptomatic severe Aortic Stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve) who are considered operable but are not recommended by the heart team for immediate treatment with surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement…
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the hearts tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood forward.…
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have moderate-severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms. Subjects will be randomly assigned, l to one of two groups: (1) Treatment…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
This study is designed to look at the safety and performance of The Intrepid TMVR System using transfemoral transseptal access (TF). TF is a procedure that requires access to the femoral vein by an incision in the lower limb between the knee and the hip. The study population is for patients with severe, symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR), a condition…
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…
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms.
The Millipede Feasibility Study is a prospective, open-label, single-arm study to assess the safety and feasibility of the Millipede Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring System in subjects with functional mitral regurgitation. The Millipede Annuloplasty Ring System is a novel transcatheter, fully adjustable, complete annuloplasty repair device for the treatment…
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 is for patients with severe aortic stenosis. Patients may be considered for this study if they have a diseased aortic heart valve and who are at low operative risk for standard (traditional) open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 goal of this study is to assess the safety and function of this new device to insert an artificial mitral valve. This study is for patients who are a high risk candidate for standard openheart surgery to treat their mitral regurgitation. The standard medical treatments generally available to patients with mitral regurgitation who do not undergo surgery…
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY is to find out whether a type of brain imaging (called "Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging" of "MRS") might be useful to help assess the presence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and assess progression of the disease. MRS uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods to image the chemicals in the brain.…
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…
Are you scheduled for an interventional vascular procedure (e.g. BAV, TAVR/TAVI, EVAR or TEVAR) inorder to replace a damaged or failing valve? This research style studies the safety and efficacy of an Investigational Device (IDE) called the Cross-Seal Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device System. This device has not yet been approved by the FDA for use on…
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.
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.
This study has been designed to treat patients with a pulmonary conduit or valve that has a large amount of regurgitation or is too narrow and needs to be replaced.
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 determine whether an investigational drug, T-817MA, is safe and beneficial in delaying or altering the decline in memory and daily functioning when given to people with Alzheimer's disease. Participants will be given either an active study drug (T-817) or placebo (no active medication).
The purpose of this study is to find out if the mitral valve can be safely replaced using a procedure that issimpler than the open-heart procedure being used today and may be safer for patients who are at ahigher risk from conventional open-heart surgery. The device being studied would be implanted without the need for an open-heart procedure and without…
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…
The objectives of the study are to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drug AVP-786 compared to placebo (contains no active medication), for the treatment of agitation in patients with dementia of the Alzheimers type. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned at the Baseline visit to receive AVP-786 or matching placebo. Study…
The objective of this study is to collect outcome data on valve performance and a pre-specified TAVR care pathway. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at extreme, high, or intermediate surgical risk. Since CoreValveTM became commercially approved…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new device to treat patients who may benefit from the repair of their mitral heart valve due to mitral regurgitation. The device is called the Edwards Cardioband System (Edwards Cardioband System or the device). The device is investigational in the United States but has been approved in Europe. This clinical study…
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 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…
The purpose of this study is to gather more information about how effective the St. Jude Medical (SJM) TMMasters Series 15mm Rotatable Mechanical Heart Valve (15mm valve) is at treating a child's condition, as well as collecting information about the safety of the valve. The childs surgeon will have determined that child will likely require the 15mm…
The purpose of this Phase I study is to see whether a single dose of an experimental drug (meaning a drugthat is not approved by the FDA) called C2N-8E12 given into your vein (called intravenous or IV) is safeand well-tolerated in subjects with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). C2N-8E12 is an immunotherapy (antibody) drug designed to bind to and to…
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 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)…
The LOTUS Edge Valve System is intended to improve aortic valve function in symptomatic subjects with severe aortic stenosis who are at intermediate risk for standard surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), including those who have a bicuspid native valve. The study will include subjects presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who are…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of an investigational drug called crenezumab for the treatment of Alzheimers disease. This study will use MRI scans to look at the effects of this treatment on the brain. This study will be conducted in many centers around the world, and it is important that the MRI scans are always performed in a similar…
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-…
This is a prospective, single-arm, observational, multicenter registry. The intent is to gather information on the commercially approved device, device SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter heart valve (THV). This valve consists of a short metal tube (stent) that holds the valve in its intended position and has valve leaflets made of biological material derived from…
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…
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.
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…
This trial is a non-randomized, prospective, multi-center early feasibility study to evaluate the safety and performance of the AccuCinch system in patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction HFrEF