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…
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 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…
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…
This study aims to collect information about the symptoms and treatments of patients who have severely clogged arteries and are treated with commercially available Boston Scientific Corporation drug-eluting devices marketed for the treatment of lesions located in the peripheral vasculature. Participation in the study is expected to last for up to two (2)…
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…
This is a prospective, multi-center, observational, post-market study that will evaluate the safety and procedural success of performing trans-radial access for treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the lower extremities. This research study will collect outcome data of patients undergoing percutaneous endovascular treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (…
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…
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.
This study is to collect information about the symptoms and treatments of patient who have severely clogged arteries and to learn about their outcomes at one year. If you choose to be part of this research, we will ask you to be involved in five interviews with study staff. Each interview will take about 30 minutes of your time and we will contact you…
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…
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…
This study is to test if a combination drug/device therapy using TEMSIROLIMUS (Temsirolimus Injection), with or without the generic steroid DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection), can be delivered safely into the tissue around the blood vessel wall at the time of an angioplasty ( which is a a procedure to open blocked arteries and restore…
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 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 deterimine if the Drug-Coated Chocolate Touch Balloon Catheters is safe and effective compared to a drug-coated balloon that is already approved in patients with a blockage in the blood vessels of their leg.
This study is for patients who suffer from a condition where one of the blood vessels that deliver blood to your leg has a significant narrowing. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). The narrowing may be suitable for a treatment technique called balloon angioplasty. One of the therapies that has been used to treat PAD is balloon angioplasty. It…