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…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether using LY4052031 in a type of cancer that may have tumor cells that express a protein called Nectin-4 is safe and how well the cancer responds to the study drug. LY4052031 has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a first in human study and all of the risks are not fully…
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…
We are particularly interested in the diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome called Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and Membranous Nephropathy (MN). By collecting health information and laboratory samples, our goal is to learn more about diseases and find better ways to prevent and treat people with diseases.…
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can we lower the chance of your bladder cancer growing or spreading by using one type of chemotherapy instilled in the bladder, Gemcitabine and Docetaxel, instead of the usual therapy? The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is treatment with Transurethral surgery of bladder tumor (…
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 for patients who have bladder cancer that has not invaded muscle tissue and who have been treated with one or more surgical resections and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin or BCG, which was directly given into the bladder before. The main purpose of this trial is to show that durvalumab is safe when given alone, in combination with BCG treatments, and…
The CureGN Bone Study is a prospective study that is assessing the effects of 4-types of kidney disease on the skeleton. In order for us to determine the true effect of kidney disease on bone, we need to determine what healthy bone looks for patients who have the same age, race, sex, and body mass index as the patients with kidney disease. We are looking…
We are doing this research to find out the safety, toxicity, and efficacy of intravesical Cabazitaxel, Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin (CGC) in the treatment of non-muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder that has recurred despite BCG use. The purpose of finding the maximum tolerable dose is important for future use of the drug, so as to provide the…
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 Phase 1 study (the first time this treatment is being tested in humans) of an anti-cancer study drug called as PF-07225570. This study drug works on stimulating certain cells in the immune system. The study will test different doses that increase (dose escalation) and at the appropriate time, additional patients will be enrolled to evaluate this…
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…
This research study will investigate an experimental, unapproved drug that will be given two different ways; as an injection in the bladder wall after bladder tumor resection surgery (or TURBT) and then as an intravesical instillation (fluid inserted in the bladder by catheter) right after the injection. The purpose of this study is to find the dose which…
The study is part of a research program to assess the efficacy of the drug nab-rapamycin, a biologic mTOR inhibitor. The purpose of the study is to assess the response rate, as well as, the safety of administering nab-rapamycin in combination with gemcitabine directly into the bladder in an effort to treat bladder cancer. The study seeks to determine if…
This study is for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a study drug called tolvaptan. Tolvaptan continues to be studied in this trial as a possible treatment for ADPKD. ADPKD is a disease that causes kidney cysts (cyst are like fluid-filled balloons), worsening kidney…
This research is being done to study the effects, safety, and tolerability of the study drugs Nivolumab and Urelumab when given to people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread into the muscle tissue, also called Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder (MIBC). Specifically, this research study will have participants either take Nivolumab…
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) can occur when patients with pre-existing kidney problems undergo procedures that use iodinated contrast media, such as cardiac catheterizations. RenalGuard Therapy was developed to enable the patient to clear the contrast out of their kidney before it can do significant damage. This study aims to enroll patients with…
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 research study is to understand the way Alport Syndrome affects patients kidneys over time. Alport syndrome is a genetic condition that causes damage to your kidneys over time. Currently there is not much information on the disease. Information about how the body is affected by the disease will be collected, along with medical and family…
The purpose of this study is to test how well the drug works, safety, and side effects of the experimental drug called BMS-986205. BMS-986205 will be added to another cancer medicine called nivolumab plus chemotherapy for participants who have bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle wall of the bladder. These drugs will be compared to just…
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which your kidneys allow an excess amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein in the urine (also called proteinuria) is a medical condition called nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Acthar, in adult patients…
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…
This clinical trial is for patients who have cancer of the urinary system (urothelial cancer, including cancer of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter or urethra) that has spread to nearby tissues or to other areas of the body who have already been treated with a kind of anticancer drug called an immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI). This clinical trial uses an…
This research is being done to learn whether organ transplantation from HIV-positive deceased donors is as safe and effective in HIV-positive recipients as transplants from HIV-negative deceased donors. People with end-stage organ disease and HIV infection, and who qualify for organ transplantation, may join this study.
The purpose of this study is to look at a new treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. This new form of paclitaxel, a drug currently used by injection into a vein to treat various types of cancer, is designed to be instilled (injected) into the urinary bladder with a catheter (tube) placed into your bladder through your urethra (the opening where…
A sign of your kidney disease is the presence of too much protein in your urine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the investigational study drug abatacept can decrease the amount of protein in your urine and improve your kidney disease beyond the treatment you have received or are already receiving. Abatacept is being used in an investigational…
The MK-8228-002 Study is studying the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in adults with kidney transplants. The MK-8228-002 Study is evaluating an investigational medication (known as MK-8228) versus valganciclovir (VGCV). VGCV is an antiviral medication and is the current standard of care…
This study is being conducted to evaluate the performance of the AssureMDx test for the detection of bladder cancer in patients presenting with hematuria.
The purpose of this study is to assess the most adequate dose of Acthar Gel (ACTH) in patients withIgA nephropathy. Acthar Gel (ACTH) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for routine clinical use in the treatment of patients with proteinuria and patients withidiopathic nephrotic syndrome such as IgAN.
The purposes of this clinical study are: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of up to 2 drug release periods of GemRIS for up to 7 days per drug release period To evaluate the pharmacokinetics (the study of the bodily absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of the drug) of gemcitabine and a gemcitabine-related metabolite (product after…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The goal is to learn whether the investigational medication may change the amount of protein in the urine and decrease proteinuria.
Kidney disease patients have a variety of severe bone disorders that result in rapid bone loss and fractures. We are doing this research study to determine relationships between bone quality determined from bone imaging and bone biopsy and by non-invasive measures from blood and skin. We are trying to identify non-invasive markers of bone quality in kidney…