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…
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…
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…
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive training may be a useful treatment strategy in MCI. The COGIT-2 study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, will compare the effects on cognition and function and brain MRI changes of high dose crosswords (4 puzzles…
We are looking for participants for a study on the role of immune response in Parkinsons disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). We are inviting people WITH PD, WITH AD, WITH amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or WITHOUT PD or AD to come and participate. We will be doing several questionnaires, a motor exam, and a short cognitive assessment, in…
The purpose of this study is to determine how inflammation is related to changes in the brain that occur during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. If you are eligible for this study, we will ask you to complete 3-4 study visits over the course of about 5 months. Participation includes memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, PET scans, and a lumbar…
The goal of this study is to focus on the genetic influences on Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. We are looking for families and/or individuals (affected or unaffected) of any ethnic background with a family history of Alzheimer's disease and willing to participate.
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…
This study aims to find genes that cause Alzheimer's Disease in African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos. Participants are eligible if African American or Hispanic/Latino and 60 years of age or older. Study participation would entail completing a memory assessment, having their blood drawn, and a brief physical exam with a questionnaire. Compensation of…
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…