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…
This study will enroll with children, adolescents and young adults that are less than 22 years old that have returned or 'relapsed' acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnoses. Within this group, the study is also targeting those are also unable to receive additional chemotherapy treatments containing anthracycline, which is a type of antibiotic that…
This is a global, multicenter, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of riliprubart in adult participants with CIDP who are refractory or had an insufficient response to standard of care (SOC) therapies, defined as Ig administered IV (IVIg) or SC (SCIg), or corticosteroids. Treatment duration will be 48 weeks. Participant must…
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 is a phase 1 study for participants with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) diagnosis. This study will observe the safety, side effects, and best dose of Imetelstat as an investigational drug, or drug that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.,…
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 study is for children and teens who have been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside the large bones of the body where blood cells are made. In AML, the bone marrow makes large numbers of immature white blood cells called blasts. These blast cells crowd out the normal cells of the bone…
The purpose of this study is to collect information about how patients with FAP respond to the study drug ALN-TTR02 over 18 months. This includes studying any potential improvements in FAP and any side effects that participants may have from the study drug. In addition, the study will examine how the body handles (distributes, break down, eliminates) the…
You are being considered to participate in this research study because you have type I or II diabetes with current treatment control and, you are experiencing painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in both lower extremities legs.The specific events that result in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not well understood, but high blood sugar,…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of study drug, fingolimod taken daily compared with a placebo (does not contain active medication) on delaying disability progression in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The study will consist of 3 periods: a Screening Period (lasting for up to 45…
Subjects with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) will be enrolled in the study and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) will be given to eligible subjects on the study. CIDP is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the immune system to attack the nerves. IVIg is one common treatment for CIDP. IVIG is a blood product that is…
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…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of pevonedistat that can be given safely with chemotherapy in young adults 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.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ISIS TTR Rx given for 65 weeks in patients with Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (FAP). The purpose of this study is to determine if ISIS 420915 can help people with mild or moderate FAP. To be in this study you must have FAP and be able to walk without help or walk with using only one cane.
International GBS Outcome Study (IGOS) is a study of the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium (INC) and Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) on disease course and outcome in Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). Guillian Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to paralysis and potential fatality if it progresses to involve…
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…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A) disease is a rare, slowly progressing and debilitating hereditary condition commonly causing weakness of muscles in the feet and lower parts of the legs. There is currently no approved drug to cure CMT1A disease, and the available treatments commonly target the pain and inflammation associated with the disease. In order…
The purpose of this study is to provide samples for biomarker testing for the different MPD-RC treatment studies. As part of the treatment study you currently participating in, this is an additional research study in which you we will ask for you to donate blood and/or bone marrow samples, two nail clippings, and buccal (cheek) swab. In order to…
We are doing this study to find out if the research drug known as Rozanolixizumab can have additional benefit for people who are already receiving IVIG( Intravenous Immune Globulin) treatment for CIDP, and to have further safety evaluation of the research drug as well. If you choose to be part of this research study, the following procedures will occur:…
Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of nerve damage, which may cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands, feet, and other areas of your body. Over 20 million Americans are affected by peripheral neuropathy, most commonly caused by diabetes. In approximately 25-50% of all people with peripheral neuropathy, the cause is unknown. These cases…
The purpose of this study is to compare two different combinations of treatment plans to a standard transplant procedure in order to see whether one or both of them are better at reducing the occurrence and severity of chronic GVHD. The research portion of this study involves manipulation of your stem cell product by removing T-cells, which cause chronic…
This study is looking at using topiramate as a potential therapy for patients with cryptogenic sensory peripheral neuropathy. Patients who are randomized into the study will return to the clinic for follow up every 16 weeks. The total length of the study is 96 weeks.
The purpose of this study is to see how effective two doses of an investigational new drug called IgPro20 is when given subcutaneously (a shot given into the fat layer between the skin and the muscle) to treat CIDP in patients that still require IVIG and also to look at how safe the IgPro20 is for patients.