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…
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…
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…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the mechanisms of hearing loss, specifically to learn how abnormalities in the brain may produce certain experiences that are common in patients with hearing loss. Individuals with hearing loss will be compared to individuals with normal hearing.
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Acute inner ear hearing loss is the sudden onset of hearing loss, usually in one ear, without any known cause. Acute hearing loss can permanently destroy some of the hair cells (that govern the sense of hearing) and / or hearing nerve in the inner ear.The drug AM-111 has been developed to protect the hearing cells and nerve following sudden inner ear…
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…
The purpose of this research is to find out whether it is safe to use a virus to deliver a new gene to the inner ear of people with hearing loss. This is a kind of gene therapy which involves gene transfer. Once the genetic material and vector are surgically administered to you, it is not possible to remove these agents. The study is designed to evaluate…
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…
Cisplatin is a chemotherapy medicine that is used to treat a variety of cancers. At high total (cumulative) doses it can be associated with progressive and irreversible hearing loss. The purpose of this study is see if injections of OTO-104 can protect against hearing loss associated with cisplatin therapy in the treatment of cancer. OTO-104 contains an…
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.…