We are seeking patients that have had a pre-COVID heart CT scan (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) that was performed at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital before March of 2020. For this study, half of patients will be required to have had COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath) and would have…
Help us to better understand the long term effects of COVID. If you or your child has had COVID, or is feeling the long term effects of COVID, you might be able to help us understand more about it and treat it. Even if you or your child has never had COVID, you might be able to help. We are seeking volunteers who are under 25 to join the NIH RECOVER…
We want to assess the baseline and cumulative seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 using serological and molecular assays. We will also administer a survey. Findings from this study will inform; 1) our understanding of changing epidemiology of COVID-19; 2) use of serological assays and testing algorithms, and 3) approaches to managing psychosocial stress in the…
This is a study for people with symptoms of long COVID. We are looking for people over the age of 18 who are interested in participating in a study to understand whether a mindfulness meditation intervention can help improve symptoms of long COVID. Study participation lasts 6 months and is fully remote.
We are seeking volunteers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a healthcare provider or by lab testing. We are also looking for volunteers who have never tested positive for COVID-19 and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. The study, also known as C-PIC, will be looking at antibody levels and how long the virus remains in the body. We are also…
The purpose of this study to examine the long-term general psychological symptoms, and identify the predictors of these psychological symptoms. The sustained psychological toll of working in a high-stress environment can have downstream impacts on health. It is therefore important to also consider how psychological factors influence physical health, for…
Our research team at Columbia University is trying to understand the impact of COVID-19 on smell and taste (chemosensory) dysfunction among adult patients from the Greater New York City area. Current areas of study include: 1) Investigation of smell and taste recovery patterns among patients with COVID-19; 2) Studies on how recovery of smell and taste after…
We are looking for individuals over 18 years old who are interested in learning more about COVID-19 prevention research studies. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to find out if you may be eligible for one of our studies. We can then schedule a phone call, teleconference, or in-person education visit so you can learn about the research we do…
This research study will look at a newer treatment option for Barrett's Esophagus (BE) which uses nitrous oxide to freeze unwanted tissue. The most commonly used treatment method is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) which uses heat to destroy the pre-cancerous tissue. Nitrous Oxide ablation using the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System, an FDA-cleared…
A study looking at improving gut health and cognitive symptoms in Long COVID patients. A 4-week study taking a prebiotic (fiber) with a probiotic bacteria (Synbiotic). The study involves 2 in-person study visits which involves online surveys, cognitive testing, blood samples, stool samples, and rectal swab samples. Each completed study visit pays you $80 in…
This study is called the COVID-19 Lung Microvascular and Parenchymal Sequelae (LUNG MaPS) Study. The purpose of the study is to learn about the effects of COVID-19 infections on the lungs and heart, and to improve our understanding of why some COVID-19 patients experience ongoing symptoms, or what is often called "long COVID." Hundreds of…
This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mother and infant health outcomes in pregnant women delivering at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital or Allen Pavilion Hospital. Data will be collected through online surveys, video visits, and electronic health records.
Ovaprene, is an experimental monthly non-hormonal intravaginal contraceptive being developed as a possible new method of birth control. It consists of a round piece of woven material surrounded by a soft, flexible rubber ring. The ring itself is made of a silicone rubber combined with the following ingredients: ferrous gluconate (a type of iron), Vitamin C…
The study is looking to evaluate levonogestrel butanoate as a possible new long-acting injectable for birth control. Levonogestrel butanoate is a type of hormone called progestin that has a long history of clinical use in a variety of birth control methods (e.g. pills, intrauterine devices, implants) and its efficacy and safety are well recognized. This…
We are seeking caregivers like you, caregiving for people who have had COVID-19 and are still experiencing symptoms, to participate in a research study titled A Caregiver Training Program to enhance COVID-19 Patient Readiness. The training program is designed to give you tools to reduce caregiver burden and stress levels. Caregivers must meet the following…
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of an experimental oral drug called S-217622 to improve the health of people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We also want to see if this study drug is safe, and if this study drug can shorten the time you have COVID-19 symptoms, reduce the amount of virus in the body, and prevent…
Pfizer and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of an experimental COVID-19 treatment, nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir, for children with COVID-19 that are at risk of the infection getting worse. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir has been shown to be effective in fighting SARS-CoV-…
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines for preventing transmission of infections in households. We are seeking volunteers who have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 or Influenza virus infection by either rapid diagnostic assay or RT-PCR in the last 7 days and live in a household with at least one…
We need your help today to gather information about the experience of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most MS patients take one of over a dozen of medications to control their disease, and these medications alter the immune system. These effects are not as strong as those experienced by patients with…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, immune response, and efficacy of the Moderna mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in solid organ transplant recipients and healthy controls. Adult kidney and liver transplant recipients and healthy control participants who are at least 18 years of age will be enrolled. The current study aims to evaluate the…
If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 35, are pre-menopausal, sexually active and do NOT wish to become pregnant, you are invited to see if you may qualify for a research study. The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of an investigational oral birth control pill. If you qualify, you will receive investigational study…
This study enrolls people recently diagnosed with COVID-19, who are not currently in the hospital. The study tests several different investigational medicines to see if they are safe and can help adults with COVID-19 get better, with the goal of quickly determining those that are safe and effective. Help us to rise above COVID-19!
This is a study looking to evaluate how well a new hormone-releasing Intrauterine Contraceptive called LevoCept works in healthy, sexually active women. The study will consist of 6 study visits including a screening visit prior to enrollment and monthly telephone calls over the course of a year. The study visits will vary but mostly consist of physical and…
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are doing a study to learn more about SARS-CoV-2 infection and the COVID-19 disease that it can cause. The purpose of this study is to learn more about infection with and recovery from the virus called SARS-CoV-2. Some people know this virus by the name coronavirus. It can…
Columbia University is conducting a contraceptive clinical trial looking at two intrauterine devices, one of which is investigational. Pre-menopausal women ages 16-40 who are generally healthy, sexually active, at risk for pregnancy, and are not at risk for sexually transmitted infections may qualify.
If you currently live in the same household as someone who has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be eligible to participate in a trial that will test if a medicine used to prevent malaria, hydroxychloroquine, might reduce the risk of your developing COVID-19 symptoms. COVID-19 is a massive threat to public health worldwide. Post-…
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of AG200-15 which is an investigational birth control patch. AG200-15 is an investigational birth control patch being developed for use by women who wish to use a skin patch to prevent pregnancy. It contains LNG (levonorgestral) and EE (ethinyl estradiol), which are female sex hormones and are active…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if chloroquine is effective in health care workers with moderate to high risk of exposure to COVID-19 in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections. The time frame for your involvement in the study is 3 months. During month 0, participants will be screened and randomized (like a flip of a coin) to a 3-month…
This study will look at the safety and effectiveness of a new hormonal IUD. This IUD is a small device that a clinician will place in your uterus. It contains a progestin (a hormone) that releases a small amount of hormone to prevent pregnancy. Once the device is in, you will come in for periodic study visits over the course of a year.
The HERO program has two parts: the HERO Registry and the HERO-HCQ Trial. The HERO Registry is asking hundreds of thousands of U.S. healthcare professionals to join, including nurses, therapists, physicians, emergency responders, food service workers, environmental services workers, interpreters, and transporters anyone who works in a setting where people…
Due to the high volume of inquiries, please inquire through RecruitMe. A study to isolate and determine the antibody response in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for the development of monoclonal antibodies for prevention and treatment of coronavirus infections. We are doing this study to develop antibodies against coronavirus to prevent and treat…
Do you know anyone struggling with anxiety or worry related to any aspect of our current COVID-19 pandemic? This research study is an online low-intensity treatment study which aims to reduce anxiety and enhance resilience in this troubled time. All participants will receive brief anxiety reduction training using cognitive-behavioral strategies. In addition…
There are no approved medications to treat COVID-19, a new disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 that was just identified in late 2019. Some people who become sick with COVID-19 develop a very serious disease. The purpose of this study is to see if Remdesivir (RDV) can improve your health from being sick with COVID-19 infection. The other purpose of…
This study is studying the effectiveness and safety of a new birth control pill. The pill contains two hormones, drospirenone (a progestin) and estetrol (an estrogen), which combine to prevent pregnancy. Scientists think that estetrol may be safer and have more benefits than other estrogen hormones. The study lasts about one year, and you will come in for 7…
If you want to be a plasma donor please go to (https://recruit.cumc.columbia.edu/clinical_trial/1929). The purpose of this research study is to find out whether antibodies collected from the blood of people, who have been infected with the virus SARS-CoV-2 and recovered from COVID-19, can be used to reduce the risk of severe disease or death in people with…
C2 Therapeutics is currently enrolling patients to participate in the Coldplay 3 clinical trial. Coldplay 3 is evaluating the effectiveness of the Coldplay CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System in patients with Barrett's esophagus who have not yet received treatment. Participants will undergo treatment with the Coldplay CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System…
We are conducting a CoVPN-funded study to understand if monoclonal antibodies can protect people exposed to SARS-COV-2 from developing the COVID-19 disease that it causes. If you live with someone recently diagnosed with COVID, you may be eligible to participate in one or more study visits. At each visit you will be asked to provide blood, nasal, and urine…
Have you recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia? The FAR-ILD study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in at-risk adults, including those who have had a severe viral pneumonia. FAR-ILD is a non-interventional study. This means that FAR-ILD is not involved in testing any new interventions or therapies. The purpose of FAR-ILD is to gather…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new technique called Wide Area Transepithelial Sample 3-Dimensional Esophageal Biopsy (WATS) with computer assisted method of analysis of brush biopsy. This study will assess whether performing standard biopsies in addition to the WATS brush biopsies identifies more patients with dysplasia than does performing…
The aim of the study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of AZD1222 for the prevention of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption to healthcare systems with significant socioeconomic impacts. Currently, there are no specific treatments available against COVID-19 and accelerated vaccine development is urgently needed. A…
The main purpose of this study is to determine if sarilumab is safe and if it can decrease the amount of time a person has COVID-19 symptoms. Sarilumab (also known as Kevzara ) is considered an investigational drug in this study because it has not been approved for marketing by any health authority for the condition being studied but it has been approved in…
The unintended pregnancy rate is rising despite increased availability and use of different types of emergency contraception (EC) pills. Few studies have addressed reasons for EC failure, yet such an investigation may allow researchers to better understand if EC can be used more successfully.Recently studies have shown that EC failure rates are higher in…
The purpose of the study is to compare two types of endoscopic treatments in patients with Barretts esophagus (BE) with abnormal cells (dysplasia); radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and hybrid argon plasma coagulation (H-APC). H-APC is a newer technique in the treatment of BE and has not been adequately studied and is not approved by the FDA for routine use.…
We are asking you to participate in this research study because you are a woman of child-bearing age or potential and interested in using an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control for up to 5 years.
The purpose of this study is to test a medication to treat COVID-19 called remdesivir (RDV) that has not yet been approved by the FDA. If you choose to take part in this study, you will continue to receive the standard care for COVID-19. In addition, you will be randomized to either a 5-day or a 10-day treatment with RDV intravenously (by vein in the arm).…
There are over 62 million US women in their child-bearing years, ages 15-44. Thirty-eight million use some form of contraception which included permanent sterilization (tubal ligation or vasectomyin male partner), contraceptive implants, intrauterine devices, injections, pills, patches, vaginal spermicides, and behavioral methods such as coitus interrupts…
We are interested in studying the health of you and your family. Our study involves completing an online survey about your and your family's health and behaviors, and giving us access to basic health information that includes you and your child's vitals, weight/height, and BMI. You can receive up to $45 in Amazon pay cards for your participation.…
We are conducting an NIH-funded study to understand how our bodies respond to and recover from the coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease that it causes. If you received a diagnosis of SARS-COV-2 infection and are recovering/or have recovered from COVID-19, you may be eligible to participate in one or more study visits. At each visit you will be asked to…
Do You Have a Mirena IUD? You may qualify for a study on the extended use of the Mirena IUD! You may qualify if you are 18 to 33 years old and had your Mirena placed in 2013. Compensation available for time and effort. Find out if you qualify!
We are looking for volunteers who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate blood for treatment of others with this virus. Your plasma donation will help up to three people who are currently fighting this virus. Due to the high volume of inquiries, please send an inquiry through RecruitMe by clicking the "Do You Qualify" button. We're receiving…
The C-HEaRT Study: Families with Children Needed for Home-Based COVID-19 Study in Washington Heights/Inwood and Hamilton Heights, NYC. About the study: Weekly, at-home, self-collected nasal swabs (Fall 2020 through Spring 2021), Ship them directly in a prepaid container. Family notified if test positive for COVID-19. Three blood draws for adults (optional…
The purpose of this study is to find out how safe and effective investigational birth control pill, LF111 may be as a contraceptive, how it affects women's menstrual bleeding patterns, and how long LF111 stays in women's bodies. Participants will take the new experimental birth control pill for one year, and will come to the medical center for 8…