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A study for patients with Cushing's disease using study drug osilodrostat

Condition: Endocrine & Metabolic Disease / Cushing's Disease
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for individuals who have Cushings disease and want to join voluntarily in this study to find out if a study drug called osilodrostat (LCI699) is safe and has beneficial effects in people who have Cushings disease. Cushings disease is a rare but debilitating disease. Cushings disease is caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. The tumor…
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Using New Tumor Markers in Blood (POMC, ACTH, and AgRP) to Diagnose and Track Cushing's Syndrome and Other Neuroendocrine Tumors

Condition: Endocrine & Metabolic Disease / Cushing's Disease
Investigator: Amanda Tsang
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine if measuring blood levels of proteins called POMC, AgRP, and chromogrannin A (CGA) can be used to diagnose and track tumor growth and recurrence in patients that have ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, non-secreting pituitary tumors, and other neuroendocrine tumors. We invite you to participate if you have: a…
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Exercise, Age-Related Memory Decline, and Hippocampal Function

Condition: Healthy Volunteers / Exercise
Investigator: Richard Sloan, PhD
Status: Closed
This study focuses on the effects of aerobic conditioning on cognition and brain activity. Eligible participants will complete an exercise stress test, MRI, and cognitive testing session at the beginning and end of the study. Once participants complete the first set of appointments, they will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions for 12-weeks.…
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Study on Exercise and Inflammation

Condition: Healthy Volunteers / Exercise
Investigator: Richard Sloan, PhD
Status: Closed
This study focuses on the effects of aerobic conditioning on cardiovascular function and inflammatory response. Eligible participants will complete an exercise stress test, laboratory visit, and cognitive testing session at three specific time points over the course of the study. Once the initial set of appointments is complete, participants are randomly…
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A study for patients with Cushing's disease using study drug LCI699

Condition: Endocrine & Metabolic Disease / Cushing's Disease
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness and safety of LCI699 in treating patients with Cushing's disease. Patients will be treated with the invesitigational drug LCI699 at doses up to 60 mg a day, and possibly for a short period of time with placebo. A placebo is a dummy drug ("pill") with no active medicine inside.
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A study on women and fertility using online surveys to determine knowledge and attitude

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Fertility
Investigator: Nataki Douglas, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to survey study participants to determine their knowledge and attitudes towards fertility, and interest in understanding fertility management options. Recruited participants will be contacted via e-mail and invited to participate in online surveys and have hormone markers measured at the Columbia University Medical Center.
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A clinical trial investigating the safety and evaluating how well a study drug works in women having difficulty becoming pregnant

Condition: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Fertility
Investigator: Eric Forman, MD, HCLD
Status: Closed
This clinical research study is for women between the ages of 35 and 42 years who are having difficulty becoming pregnant and who would like to receive treatment within an assisted reproductive technology (ART) program in order to become pregnant. The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigation drug called FE…
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