Genes and Environment in MS (GEMS) is a longitudinal cohort study investigating how genetics and environment can lead to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. We are recruiting first-degree relatives (siblings, parents, and children) of people who have been diagnosed with MS. This study involves the collection of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain,…
MS Genetics aims to better understand the genetic component of demyelinating diseases by doing genetic testing on blood samples of participants. This study involves a one-time blood draw and completion of questionnaires spread out over a couple of years in hopes to better understand the genes that makes one predisposed to Multiple Sclerosis and various…
My Hand Project for Stroke Patients: We are testing a robotic device to help people who had a stroke use their weak hand more easily. This research study would involve you wearing a hand robot that helps open and close your fingers in order to use your hand to pick up common everyday objects. During the study, you may be asked to try out different…
The Snapshot study aims to understand brain and spinal cord aging in healthy individuals and individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). We aim to identify new tools that will help us to achieve successful brain aging in the general population and in people with an underlying autoimmune disease. A critical aspect of this study is that we are looking for…
The purpose of this study is to better understand the use of Valchlor in clinical practice. Other goals include describing the demographic and clinical characteristics of disease and health outcomes of patients treated with Valchlor. Participating in this study will not influence the usual care you receive from your doctor.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences between immune profiles of individuals remaining on Ocrelizumab/Rituximab versus those transitioning to diroximel fumarate at two years. Baseline visits for subjects transitioning to diroximel fumarate (DRF) will take place 6 months after last Ocrelizumab (OCR) or Rituximab (RTX) dose, prior to…
This Phase III trial investigates if the incorporation of immunotherapy will improve progression-free survival (PFS) and maintain overall survival (OS) while simultaneously minimizing long-term morbidity and treatment-related mortality by reducing exposure to radiotherapy and high cumulative chemotherapy doses. The study will enroll patients ages 5 to 60…
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,…
We are currently recruiting individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), first-degree family members of persons with MS, and healthy individuals to take part in our research on the effects of probiotics. Our goal is to better understand how the health of the gut microbiome influences the immune system.
The purpose of this research is to learn about types of practice that may benefit stroke survivors when learning to use their weaker arm to perform a task. Potential participants will be asked to come to Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) for a screening session. Eligible participants will be randomized into two groups with different practice…
This study is being done to determine if a study drug called lenalidomide can be combined with full doses of EPOCH chemotherapy for patients with Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma (ATLL), and to define the highest dose and longest duration of lenalidomide that can be given safely in combination with EPOCH. EPOCH chemotherapy is a combination of five…
This study will be used to evaluate the immunologic effects of Prebiotics (soluble fiber required by beneficial bacteria), in comparison to Probiotics (beneficial bacteria), in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS).
ASPIRE is a clinical trial to investigate aspirin as a treatment to improve exercise performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience overheating during exercise. Persons with multiple sclerosis benefit from exercise, but many avoid it because of exhaustion and overheating. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) tests aspirin as a method to…
The purpose of this study is to see if ocrelizumab (study drug) will stabilize, or potentiallyimprove the signs and symptoms of your MS. Ocrelizumab is a type of drug called amonoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies act like your bodys immune system andattach to certain cells in order to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.Ocrelizumab attaches…
The Amulet IDE trial is a prospective, randomized, multi-center active control worldwide trial, designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio between the Amulet LAA occlusion device (treatment) or a Boston Scientific WATCHMAN LAA closure device (Control).…
We are looking for adults who have had a stroke to participate in testing of a new robotic device for the hand. If you had a stroke over six months ago and now have difficulty using your hand, you may qualify to participate in this study. Time commitment: ~4 weeks, 3x/week, Compensation: $50 per testing visit, $25 per training session.
Stroke often results in limitation of arm movements, from which many people do not fully recover. We believe that early and intensive therapy is important to enhance recovery of arm movements after stroke. We are doing this research study to see how much arm movements improve with intensive therapy in patients have had a stroke in the past 5 weeks. We will…
This is a 2-part, multicenter study of a study drug in pediatric and young adult patients with mature B-cell non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which has come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. The study treatment is considered an experimental because the study drug is not approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating…
This is a phase 2 study to determine the efficacy and safety of Naloxone HCL Lotion 0.5% for the treatment of mycosis fungoides (MF) type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Selected subjects will have the study drug applied to determine its effect on reducing itchiness and any potential side effects. Naloxone has previously been approved for direct blood…
The purpose of this study is to see if study drug IMO-8400 is safe and effective in the treatment of patientswith relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma following conventional treatment.Examples of conventional treatment are radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, orradioimmunotherapy. Patients are scheduled to participate in this study…
This is a phase 3 clinical trial to determine the efficacy of topical SGX301 (synthetic hypericin) in combination with visible light therapy on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Selected subjects can participate in 3 cycles each consisting of a 6 week treatment period where a chosen lesion will be treated with the study ointment (twice a week) followed by…
The purpose of this study is to determine a safe dose by testingthe investigational product, AGS67E at different dose levels. Secondly, to test what effects, good and/or bad, it has on subjects with refractory or relapsed non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), prolymphocytic leukemia (PLL) or hairy cell leukemia (HCL). We will also…
You are being asked to participate in a research study because you have Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides, and one of your symptoms is itching. This study is being done to assess the efficacy and safety of Naloxone HCL Lotion 0.5% compared to Vehicle Lotion for the treatment of itching in patients with mycosis fungoides (MF) which is a type of…
The purpose of this study is to gather information about the effectiveness and safety of as drug called brentuximab vedotin when given in combination with another drug called bendamustine for Hodgkin Lymphoma. The study will assess the safety profile of the combination treatment and determine what proportion of patients achieve a complete remission.…