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3D Ultrasound Imaging of the Eye

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ronald Silverman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Department of Ophthalmology is conducting an NIH-funded study of vitreous floaters. Adults with or without floaters will be qualified for this study. We are specifically interested in myopes (nearsighted people) and diabetics as well as candidates for cataract surgery in addition to normal subjects. The study will involve routine measurements of axial…
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HPTN 103/ Purpose 4: An HIV Prevention Study for People Who Inject Drugs

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that is taken to prevent HIV if a person is exposed to HIV. Research is ongoing to develop PrEP medications that may be both convenient and effective. This study is important because people who inject drugs face multiple overlapping individual, social, legal, and structural challenges contributing to a…
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Studies of Behavior and Cognition (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 60. As a healthy study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of computer-based tasks. Study participants earn…
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Study of People with First-Degree Relatives (Parents, Siblings, Children) with Multiple Sclerosis

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Genes and Environment in MS (GEMS) is a longitudinal cohort study investigating how genetics and environment can lead to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. We are recruiting first-degree relatives (siblings, parents, and children) of people who have been diagnosed with MS. This study involves the collection of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain,…
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Nutrition Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are currently looking for healthy, nonsmoking adults ages 25-65yrs who are dissatisfied with their sleep to participate in a sleep study. Participants should find their sleep not refreshing but not taking external sleep aids. Participants must be willing to eat different foods for two periods of 4 days and undergo testing over a 24-hour period at the…
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Bilingual Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marla Hamberger, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this project is to develop a set of word finding or "naming" tests for Bilingual English-Spanish speakers, ages 16-85. The main tasks involve naming pictures of common objects (e.g. broom) or naming items when given a description (e.g. "what children ride to school in"). There are some other tasks as well such as single…
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Research Database for Cell Transplant and Other Cellular Therapies

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Markus Mapara, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR), the research program of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be The Match, invites you to take part in a Research Database. The CIBMTR does research with medical data from patients who have had a transplant or other cellular therapy and donors who donate bone marrow or blood…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Treatment Study for Previously Treated Lyme Disease Patients with Persistent Symptoms

Condition: Infectious Disease / Lyme Disease
Investigator: Brian Fallon, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Are you suffering from persistent symptoms that began after you were diagnosed and treated with antibiotics for Lyme Disease? This new research study aims to test a new form of treatment for people with persistent symptoms despite antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease. This treatment involves stimulating a nerve on the surface of your ear. This is called…
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The Lifespan Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Michael Lipton, MD PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Lifespan Study uses neuroimaging, cognitive tests, and genomics to explore how the brain's structure and function change throughout life. We are creating a database of typical brain imaging data to study age-related changes. This database will support research, clinical studies, and the creation of new tools for measuring brain health. The Lifespan…
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DUO: Mobile Health tool Focus Groups to support HIV PrEP among Young Latino/e/x Cisgender Men and nonbinary Persons assigned Male at birth

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
Come and talk with us about HIV prevention! HPTN 113-01/DUO is a series of 3 focus group discussions with young Latino/e/x cisgender men and gender nonbinary persons assigned male at birth (AMAB), who have sex with men. The focus groups will be conducted in English or Spanish, include 5-10 people, and be audio-recorded. Participants will be asked to give…
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LT Inflammation and Immunosuppression Biomarkers

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Yael Nobel, MD, MS
Status: Currently Recruiting
A complication that can occur after liver transplant (LT) is rejection, in which the patient's immune system damages the transplanted liver. Tacrolimus is the primary medication used in most patients to suppress the immune system and prevent this complication after LT. The main purpose of this study is to determine if bacteria in the intestine (gut…
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Long-Acting Injectable Treatment for Patients Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This trial is testing an experimental treatment for HIV that is called CAB + RPV LA (long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine). CAB + RPV LA is a combination of drugs that is used to treat HIV (called antiretroviral therapy ART). It is currently approved in the US for the treatment of people living with HIV who are taking ART and whose viral load is already…
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INTEGRATE Cohort Study

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this observational research study is to identify things that contribute to outcomes in patients with alcohol-associated liver disease who are being considered for liver transplant and who have less than 6 months of sobriety. We will look at many things including images of the liver and heart, blood tests, urine tests, stool tests and liver…
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Meal Timing Study (20-49 Yrs)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether the timing of your meals influences health. We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking, men and women to participate in this study. You must regularly sleep at least 7-9 hours/night and regularly eat close to wake time. In addition, you must be willing to come to Columbia University Irving…
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Study to test how brain circuits may cause auditory hallucinations

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
In this study, we are trying to learn more about the symptoms of schizophrenia, specifically to learn how abnormalities in the brain may produce certain experiences that are common in patients with schizophrenia. The study involves clinical interviews, clinical chart review, computer tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The study will be…
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Cognitive Impairment (Problems with Thinking and Memory) in Liver Disease

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Sloane Heller, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to understand how liver disease affects thinking and memory, both before and after transplant. Participants will take a cognitive test, which will be a series of tasks and questions similar to a video game, at home on their own computers, tablets, or phones. This will take approximately 45 minutes, and participants will do this…
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HIV Vaccine Study: HVTN 312

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, Division of AIDS, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of two new experimental HIV vaccines. This is a first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial where we will be testing 2 study vaccines, CH505M5 N197D mRNA-gp160 and CH505 TF mRNA-gp160. The goal is to…
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Brain Mechanisms of Perceiving Faces

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Freeman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Social Cognitive & Neural Sciences Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychology is conducting a brain imaging study, which will take place over the next 1-3 months. You will be compensated for your time and receive a free video of your brain! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The study will involve a 2-…
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Immune Responses in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for participants for a study on the role of immune response in Parkinson's 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,…
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Characterizing Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias (ADRD) and risk for ADRD among liver transplant recipients with cognitive impairment

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to deeply characterize cognitive function in liver transplant recipients, differentiate among different causes of cognitive impairment, and identify contributors to cognitive impairment. Participants will receive a comprehensive neurological exam, cognitive assessment, neuropsychological testing, MRI of the brain, and blood…
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Human Memory and Decision Making - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies investigating people's memory and decision-making. As a healthy study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of computer-based tasks. Study participants earn between $15/hour for their time. The…
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A New Treatment of Brain Fog in Previously Treated Lyme Disease Patients

Condition: Infectious Disease / Lyme Disease
Investigator: Brian Fallon, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Have you been treated for Lyme Disease but continue to have brain fog or other cognitive problems? This research study will assess a non-medication non-invasive intervention to improve cognitive functioning in people with persistent cognitive problems despite prior antibiotic treatment for Lyme Disease. Participants will complete this 4 week intervention at…
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Scott Small, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
For over 30 years, The Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) has worked with thousands of participants who have helped provide important insights into how the brain ages and why Alzheimer's disease may develop. We are actively recruiting adults 65 years of age and older who share our commitment to be part of this…
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Clinical Research Registry for Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases

Condition: Infectious Disease / Lyme Disease
Investigator: Brian Fallon, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This patient case registry for Lyme and other Tick-borne Diseases is a component of the Clinical Trials Network that was launched in 2021 by a grant from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The registry will gather general information such as demographics, medical history, and current functional status. This information will help researchers to…
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Does Your Nose Remember? Understanding the Role of Smell in Memory Processes

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jonathan Overdevest, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Columbia Otolaryngology Department is interested in understanding how sense of smell relates to memory and neurocognition. Participation will involve answering a series of questionnaires, completing a formal evaluation of your smell with standardized measurements, and complete short smell and memory games. You can participate in this study if you are…
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Fair Start Study - How Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Influence the Health and Development of Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julie Herbstman, PhD, MSc
Status: Currently Recruiting
You are invited to participate in a research study to understand how environmental exposures during pregnancy influence the health and development of children. This study will begin at pregnancy and follow your child through age 11. A trained research worker will work with you and your child, administering questionnaires to you and developmental evaluations…
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Blood Donor Study for Adult Males of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean Descent

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Richard Francis, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a Blood Donor Study being conducted at Columbia University Irving Medical Center New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. We are interested in recruiting males between the ages of 18-65 who are of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean descent. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether genetic factors in your DNA affect…
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SET-SAIL (Siplizumab in patients with AIH undergoing LT)

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of siplizumab when used as induction immunosuppression in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis or autoimmune hepatitis undergoing liver transplantation. Induction immunosuppression drugs are very potent anti-rejection drugs that are given immediately after transplantation to prevent rejection.…
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Functional Assessment in Liver Transplantation (FrAILT) Study

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of functional status (also known as "frailty") using a physical test in patients with liver disease on their health outcomes. We are enrolling patients prior to liver transplantation, and will continue to assess their functional status post transplant. If you have any questions regarding…
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Alzheimer's Variant Imaging Study (ADVISe) (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Patrick Lao, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
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Study of R-MVST Cells to Treat Patients with a Viral Infection

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Pawel Muranski, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test whether giving an experimental cell product can treat viral infection in patients who have conditions that cause the poor function of their immune system. The patients with infections caused by viruses such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), adenovirus (ADV), BK and JC polyomaviruses (PyVs) virus may…
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PrEP for Women (HPTN 102/Purpose 3): An HIV Prevention Study for Women to Evaluate an Investigational Twice a Year PrEP Injection

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that is taken to prevent HIV if a person is exposed to HIV. Research is ongoing to identify PrEP medications that are both convenient and effective. This study is important because women in many areas of New York City have high rates of HIV coupled with low utilization of PrEP. The purpose of HPTN 102/Purpose 3…
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Effect of lowering insulin levels on blood sugar

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are conducting a research study on how insulin controls blood sugar in both healthy people and those at risk of type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, aged 18-65, who have body mass indices either in the lean range (18-25 kg/m2) or in the obesity range (30-45 kg/m2) but who do not have prediabetes or diabetes. Participants will undergo a…
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Lung MaPS - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Oelsner, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
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HIV Vaccine: HVTN 144 - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are conducting a study to learn about the safety and effectiveness of an experimental HIV vaccine. The study vaccine is a protein vaccine called N332-GT5 gp140. It includes a manmade protein that looks like a protein found on the outside of HIV. The study vaccine is…
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Detect Blood Pressure (BP) Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the impacts on blood pressure when it is measured with and without someone in the room with you. Two-part screening to determine eligibility for this study involves a) answering questionnaires and b) measuring your arm circumference. Participation in the…
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Studying Neural Mechanisms of Behavior and Cognition via Computer-Based Tasks (Ages 18-60)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study to investigate people's memory and decision-making. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 60 to be healthy study participants. In this study you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of…
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HIV Vaccine: HVTN 807

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), Division of AIDS (DAIDS), and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of a new experimental HIV vaccine. The goal is to understand if the study products are safe to use in people living with HIV, and whether they can get the study products…
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Lifestyle Patterns Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The overall goal of this project is to assess the role of rest-activity patterns on glucose control, body composition, and well-being. We are currently looking for non-smoking men and women, age 25 years or older and with pre-diabetes (HbA1c 5.7-6.4%) to participate in this study. You must regularly sleep at least 6 hours/night and have variable sleep…
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PrEP for Her (HPTN 102/Purpose 3)

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Yael Hirsch-Moverman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
HPTN 102/ PURPOSE 3 is a clinical study being done with cisgender women in the US to see whether an investigational twice-a-year (every 6 months) injection medicine can help reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex. The safety and efficacy of the medicine, which is called lenacapavir (LEN), is being studied for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure…
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Memory Processes in the Brain

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lila Davachi, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Davachi Lab is currently running research studies to investigate information processing. These behavioral studies may involve looking at negative, neutral, and positive images on a computer screen (such as objects, faces, or scenes) and/or listening to negative, neutral, and positive auditory sounds (such as tones with varied pitches or human-produced…
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Liver Transplant from Donors with HIV for Recipients with HIV: Long Term Follow-up Study (HOPE)

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
The primary objective is to evaluate long-term outcomes in transplant recipients with HIV who receive livers from donors with HIV compared to donors without HIV. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
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Liver Transplant from Donors with HIV for Recipients with HIV: Long Term Follow-up Study (HOPE)

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
The primary objective is to evaluate long-term outcomes in transplant recipients with HIV who receive livers from donors with HIV compared to donors without HIV. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
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HOPE Heart Study

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
The primary objective is to determine whether using hearts from HIV+ donors for HIV+ recipients is safe with regard to major transplant-related and HIV-related complications. The primary outcome is patient survival at one year. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
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HOPE Heart Study

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
The primary objective is to determine whether using hearts from HIV+ donors for HIV+ recipients is safe with regard to major transplant-related and HIV-related complications. The primary outcome is patient survival at one year. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
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CD34+ Stem Cell Infusion in Post Intestinal Transplant Patients

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Tomoaki Kato, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to study the safety and feasibility of giving intestinal transplant patients CD34+ stem cells (the cells that make all the types of blood cells) obtained from their organ donor's bonemarrow as an IV infusion post-transplant. Researchers will be looking to see whether this CD34+ cell infusion might help control rejection of…
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Temporary Insulin Resistance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are recruiting volunteers, aged 18-70, for a research study on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes because their bodies are resistant to the actions of the blood sugar-lowering hormone, insulin. To do this, we seek to temporarily induce or accentuate insulin resistance in 14…
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Biobank of Blood Samples from Overweight or Obese Patients

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are seeking adult volunteers with body mass index in the obesity range (30-45 kg/m2) to come in for a single study visit where they answer some health questions and have a small volume of blood drawn (25 cc/1.7 tbsp). We will measure levels of the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin as well as glucose (sugar), certain fats, and other molecules related…
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Live-Viral Vaccination after Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Steven Lobritto, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
In this study, we will collect information from the medical record of pediatric liver transplant recipients who received live vaccines as part of their routine post-transplant care. This data will be combined with data from other centers across the United States and Canada to help give us a better understanding of the safety and efficacy of live vaccines in…
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Effects of Growth Hormone and Liraglutide

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Growth hormone and insulin-like growth-factor 1 (IGF-1) are two hormones that are very important to human growth and metabolism. In disorders of GH and IGF-1 excess and deficiency, significant growth and metabolic abnormalities can develop. This study investigates the effects of GH on the appetite-stimulating hormone AgRP (agouti-related peptide) and the…
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Organ Care System (OCS) Liver Perfusion (OLP-II) Registry

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Tomoaki Kato, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this sponsor-initiated multi-center registry is to collect additional data on the performance of the FDA Approved OCS Liver System and post-transplant clinical outcomes for patients who are transplanted with an OCS Liver perfused donor liver in the real-world setting. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the…
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Study of Memory Loss in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Catherine Clelland, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants with undergo a small blood draw (about 8 teaspoons)…
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Congenital Anomalies Research Exploration - CARE study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yufeng Shen, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Study examining the genetic causes of birth defects.
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HIV and STI Prevention Study

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Yael Hirsch-Moverman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
ICAP/Harlem Prevention Center has been working to develop medications and strategies to help prevent HIV and other STIs since 2009. We are always looking for volunteers to participate in this research. Currently, we are looking for sexually-active individuals 18 years or older who are interested in learning more about our HIV and STI prevention research…
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Lowering Insulin Levels in Fatty Liver Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are conducting a research study on the effect of high insulin levels on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, aged 18-70, who are overweight or obese with a body mass index of 27-50, and have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for, prediabetes.…
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Traumatic Brain Injury Effect on Blood Brain Barrier (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dritan Agalliu, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The aim of this study is to understand the mechanisms of secondary effects of traumatic brain injury on the blood-brain barrier and to understand the biochemical differences in the blood of people with Alzheimer's disease and the volunteer group. We will compare biochemical blood differences between a healthy group and traumatic brain injury patients…
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The Yo-Yo Sleep Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are currently looking for healthy, nonsmokers, ages 18-49yrs who are satisfied with their sleep to participate in a sleep study. Participants should typically sleep 7-9 hours/night without external sleep aids. Participants must be willing to change their sleep schedule for approximately 4 weeks. Compensation of up to $1000 will be provided for completing…
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Columbia University Biobank

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Muredach Reilly, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
As an academic medical center, we are always working to improve patient and population health. One way that research is supported here is through the Columbia University Biobank (CUB). A biobank is a collection of biological samples and health data that is collected during a patient's medical care. The goal of a biobank is to provide materials for…
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WiseApp for Spanish-Speaking People Living With HIV (PLWH)

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Currently Recruiting
****The WiseApp in Spanish Study is looking for Spanish-speaking People Living with HIV Residing in the NYC Area**** Are you living with HIV? Are you 18 years or older? Are you a Spanish speaker? Do you own a smartphone? Are you interested in learning more about your health? We are conducting a study at Columbia University School of Nursing to learn more…
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Stick2PrEP: Women/Trans/Non-Binary Individuals

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Do you identify as a woman or transgender person, or do you have a non-binary gender identity? Has a medical provider ever diagnosed you with a sexually transmitted infection or recommended PrEP/another HIV prevention method? We are conducting a study to understand attitudes and preferences regarding HIV prevention methods among people who do not have HIV.…
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Learning to Perform Reaching and Lifting Movements Using a Robotic Interface

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daniel Wolpert, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab at Columbia University is conducting behavioral studies of how our brains control movement. We are looking for volunteers to take part in experiments involving moving in virtual reality, interacting with robotic interfaces and other movement tasks. All the experiments are noninvasive and have been approved by the Columbia IRB.…
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Pregnancy and RNA

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Researchers at Columbia are looking at the changes that happen in the placenta when people become pregnant. Participation in this study involves a blood draw at three time points. Participants will be paid $50 at each time point. Participants who complete all three time points will receive bonus compensation.
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The BREAK II Study: Breaking up Prolonged Inactivity to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Keith Diaz, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
U.S. Adults spend on average 11 to 12 hours a day sitting. Daily sedentary behavior is strongly associated with the risk of heart disease. The purpose of the BREAK II research study is to answer two questions: (1) How frequently should periods of prolonged sedentary time be interrupted? and (2) What is the appropriate duration or length of time of these…
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Development of Biomarkers for Radiation Exposure

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: David Brenner, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to use blood from healthy people to develop a test to see if people have been exposed to radiation. Between 2 and 3 tablespoons of blood will be drawn from your arm. The blood will be tested with radiation in our laboratory at the Center for Radiological Research at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We will measure…
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Long-Term Follow-up Study for Participants of Kite-Sponsored Gene-Modified Therapy Studies

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Ran Reshef, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to monitor you for any delayed side effects that may possibly be related to the experimental gene-modified therapy product you received in the Kite-sponsored study for Axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel). The main study does not involve treatment. In the re-treatment portion, you will be provided access to a second course of…
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Study of Siplizumab-Based Treatment in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplant (PANORAMA)

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Joshua Weiner, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a 60-month adaptive to evaluate three siplizumab-based treatment regimens in kidney transplant recipients. The purpose of this research study is to see if the anti-rejection medications that patients normally take after transplant can be reduced or stopped completely by using several medications including the investigational drug siplizumab in the…
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Changes in Brain Biomarkers After Bariatric Surgery or Low-Calorie Diet (ages 18-65)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Wardlaw, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The goal of this project is to understand why bariatric surgery is such an effective treatment for obesity with a focus on brain mechanisms. Cerebrospinal fluid neuropeptides, hormones, and protein levels will be measured in subjects before and after bariatric surgery as compared with subjects before and after diet-induced weight loss. Participants in the…
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The Molecular Basis of Cardiopulmonary Disorders (Healthy Participants and Children Over 7 Welcome)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Christine Kim Garcia, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic causes of lung diseases and to develop a research repository so that we can better understand, prevent and treat these conditions. You have been asked to join this study as a healthy control. Even though you do not have lung disease, your sample is valuable to us. For example, you may be related to someone…
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The PhenoGenetic Project

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to establish a collection of biological fluids and associated data from healthy individuals to determine how genetic and environmental variation affects the immune system. Study visits consist of taking vitals and collecting biological fluids, such as blood. You will be compensated for participating in this study.
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HIV Prevention Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for individuals 18 to 60 years old who are interested in learning more about HIV prevention and biomedical research studies. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to find out if we can schedule you for a one-on-one, 1.5-hour education visit to learn about the research we do. The education visit will help you decide if you want to…
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Healthy Brain Donation Project - Brain Bank

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Snapshot study aims to understand brain and spinal cord aging in healthy individuals and individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). We aim to identify new tools that will help us to achieve successful brain aging in the general population and in people with an underlying autoimmune disease. A critical aspect of this study is that we are looking for…
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HIV Prevention Study

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for individuals 18 to 60 years old who are interested in learning more about HIV prevention and biomedical research studies. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to find out if we can schedule you for a one-on-one, 1.5-hour education visit to learn about the research we do. The education visit will help you decide if you want to…
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"Does This Item Belong?" - Study in Adult Healthy Volunteers of How We Use and Update Knowledge

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lila Davachi, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Davachi Lab is currently running research studies to investigate information processing. These behavioral studies may involve looking at neutral images on a computer screen (such as objects, faces, or scenes) and/or listening to neutral auditory sounds (such as natural ambiance or artificial tones), and making judgments about them. In this study,…
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Eyeblink Conditioning using iBlink

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Scott Barbuto, MD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers to understand how they blink. Individuals will be required to watch a short video on their phone. Bright lights will occur occasionally in order to study how you blink. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Scott Barbuto at 518-275-9588.
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A study to examine bone structure in healthy women and men

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is for us to better understand how acromegaly affects bone structure .This study is for particpants who do not have acromegaly. The purpose of this study is to see if there are any differences in bone structure in patients with acromegaly compared to patients with cured acromegaly or without a history of acromegaly. Participants…
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Studying how attention influences human perception and imagination

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Alfredo Spagna, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is understand how three human abilities, attention, visual conscious perception, and imagination, interact with each other to create our behavior.The procedures in this study require collecting your performance data (how fast and accurate you are) in responding to visual stimuli presented on the screen and / or auditory…
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Genomic Education Infographics Review

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Priyanka Ahimaz
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to develop written materials and infographics as resources to guide in the understanding of genetics, genomics, and how it relates to one's health and the health of their community. Participants will take part in a 1 hour video call to review educational materials and share your thoughts, emotions, and suggestions for…
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Study of Inflammation in Fat Tissue

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for healthy people ages 18-70 to study inflammation of fat tissue. Participation includes: fasting over-night before the visit (12 hrs), a blood sample, a DXA test of body composition, an MRI test of body composition, a brief health history questionnaire, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse measurements, and a fat biopsy. For the fat biopsy…
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Perception of the Social World - Brain Imaging Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Freeman, PhD
Status: Closed
The Social Cognitive & Neural Sciences Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychology is conducting a brain imaging study, which will take place over the next 1-2 months. You will be compensated for your time and receive a free video of your brain! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The study will involve a 2-…
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Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Study in Patients with Acute Leukemia

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Markus Mapara, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to learn if a transplant using bone marrow recovered from deceased organ and tissue donors is safe and effective in patients undergoing bone marrow transplant (BMT). This study treatment does not include any investigational drugs. The medicines and procedures in this study are standard of care for transplant. Bone marrow cells…
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Study of Breast Cancer in Black Women - Healthy Controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lauren Houghton, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a series of focus group sessions to investigate the attitudes and opinions of young Black women regarding breast cancer, breast cancer risk, and biomarker-based screening to inform current breast cancer screening guidelines.
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Kidney Transplant in Recipients and Donors with HIV: Long-Term Follow-up Study

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
In this research study, we want to find out how well patients that receive a kidney from an HIV-positive (HIV+) donor do over 10 years compared to patients who receive a kidney from an HIV-negative (HIV-) donor. This research study is for adults who are HIV+ and are being evaluated for or are waitlisted to receive a kidney transplant. It is also available…
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Studies of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT)

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Steven Lobritto, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to collect scientific data on pediatric liver transplantation to learn more about how children do after liver transplant. Collecting these data is expected to help researchers learn more about liver transplant in children. This information may improve medical care of your child and other children who need and who have received…
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Precision Medicine Approach to Lung Disease (Healthy Participants)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Christine Kim Garcia, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic causes of lung diseases and to develop a research repository so that we can better understand, prevent, and treat these conditions. You have been asked to join this study as a healthy control. Even though you do not have lung disease, your sample is valuable to us because you are related to someone with lung…
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REST: Sleep Study for High School Students

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Brooke Aggarwal, EdD, MS, FAHA
Status: Closed
High school students ages 14-18 and their parent(s) may be eligible to participate in a 12-week (consisting of a 6-week pre-pilot and 6-week pilot) sleep health education program.
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Genetic Variants of Microglial Activation in AD (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine whether different genes are related to the amount of immune cell activity that occurs in the brain in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Participation in this study involves memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, and three PET scans. The second PET scan will involve putting a catheter in your wrist to draw blood…
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A Trial of Transplanting Hepatitis C-Viremic Kidneys into Hepatitis C-Negative Kidney Recipients

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Closed
Kidney transplant extends life, improves quality of life, and reduces healthcare costs. Unfortunately, there are not enough donated kidneys, so many people who need a transplant spend years on the waiting list. Kidneys from organ donors who have hepatitis C virus (HCV) are often thrown away, but these kidneys work well, and hepatitis C can be cured. The…
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The BESTOW Study: Safety and Efficacy of Tegoprubart in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Lloyd Ratner, MD, MPH, FACS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine if an investigational drug called tegoprubart (also known as AT1501) is safe and effective in preventing rejection in patients who are undergoing a kidney transplant for the first time. Participants will be randomly assigned to tegoprubart or standard treatment with tacrolimusat the time of transplant. If you have…
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Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus (STOMP)

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Sharon Mannheimer, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for adult volunteers with presumed or confirmed monkeypox infections to help us see if tecovirimat (TPOXX) is a safe and effective treatment for monkeypox. Human Monkeypox Virus is currently the cause of an outbreak in the US and throughout the world, leading the World Health Organization to declare it a public health emergency of…
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Eating Behaviors in Shift Workers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
Study of shift workers: We are seeking metabolically-healthy women between the ages of 20 and 55 who work day or night shifts (8 hours or more) to participate in a study at CUIMC/NYP. This study will include 4 separate visits (once per week) to the inpatient unit of Presbyterian Hospital, with each visit lasting a full 24 hours. During the visits, all meals…
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HIV Control Study: ACTG 5386

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
Scientists are looking for ways to effectively clear HIV that rests in areas of the body where standard antiretroviral treatment (ART) is unable to reach. IL-15 superagonist (N-803) appears to reactivate HIV that is asleep and is also thought to increase the body's natural immune response to HIV. Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs), such as 10-1074…
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COVID Outcomes Study for Mothers and Babies (COVID Negative Mothers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dani Dumitriu, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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.
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Evaluating Intelligibility of First Responder Communication

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Henning Schulzrinne, PhD
Status: Closed
We (the Internet Real-Time Lab (IRT) in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University) are looking for participants in an experiment evaluating the effects of audio impairments such as background noise, delay, and loss on the intelligibility of first responder communication (firefighters, ambulance, police). The experiment will take place in a…
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The GET IT RIgHT Study: Estradiol Therapy in Transgender Women Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
This research study is being conducted to see if HIV antiretroviral medicines that you are taking continue to work well in transgender women and other individuals identifying as female or transfeminine, but with male sex assigned at birth (referred to as transgender) when taken with feminizing hormone therapy (FHT), also known in this study as estradiol.…
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Exploratory Evaluation of 11C MPC6827 Pharmokinetics (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Akiva Mintz, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions where the brain cells break down, causing mental and/or physical impairment. Alzheimer's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of individuals and causes irreversible memory loss and cognitive impairment. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also and incurable disorder that causes patients…
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HIV Stigma - Study for Black/African American Men Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Andrea Norcini Pala, PhD
Status: Closed
We are doing this research study to learn more about the lived experiences of discrimination and oppression based on race, sexual orientation, and HIV-status among Black men who have sex with men and live with HIV. We are interested in understanding how these experiences influence antiretroviral therapy use. Black men who have sex with men are heavily…
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Train the Brain Study: Using Technology to Improve Mental Abilities in Older Adults

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Sanz Simon, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a web-based (remote, at home) computerized cognitive training protocol on cognitive performance in cognitively healthy older adults. The training will involve multi-tasking in a simulation of daily life situation. If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete 15 web-based sessions, 3 times a…
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Gonorrhea Prevention Vaccine Study (Bexsero)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Mannheimer, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for adult volunteers to help us see if the FDA-approved Bexsero meningitis B vaccine can prevent people from getting gonorrhea infections. There are over 580,000 cases of gonorrhea diagnosed annually in the United States. Gonorrhea infections can significantly affect short and long-term reproductive health and contribute to increasing HIV…
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Gonorrhea Prevention Vaccine Study (Bexsero)

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Sharon Mannheimer, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for adult volunteers to help us see if the FDA-approved Bexsero meningitis B vaccine can prevent people from getting gonorrhea infections. There are over 580,000 cases of gonorrhea diagnosed annually in the United States. Gonorrhea infections can significantly affect short and long-term reproductive health and contribute to increasing HIV…
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ProChocolate Study - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting healthy individuals to take part in our research on the effects of probiotics. Our goal is to better understand how the health of the gut microbiome influences the immune system.
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Study of BAN2401 in Subjects with Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
We are seeking men & women, ages 55 to 80, who have preclinical Alzheimer's disease for a 216-week treatment, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-treatment arm study to determine whether the BAN2401 study drug will reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study participant will receive MRI, and PET scans and…
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Longitudinal Early-Onset Alzheimers Disease Study (LEADS) (Cognitively Normal)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Study (LEADS) is a natural history, non-treatment study designed to look at disease progression in individuals with early onset cognitive impairment . Clinical/cognitive, imaging, biomarker, and genetic characteristics will be assessed across two cohorts: early onset Alzheimer's Disease (EOAD)…
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A Study of HIV+ Deceased Donor Liver Transplants for HIV+ Recipients (Liver Transplant)

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The primary objective of this study is to determine if an HIV-infected donor liver (HIVD+) transplant is safe with regards to major transplant-related and HIV-related complications. This study will evaluate if receiving a liver transplant from an HIV-infected deceased liver donor is safe with regards to survival and major transplant-related and HIV-related…
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A Study of HIV+ Deceased Donor Liver Transplants for HIV+ Recipients (HIV)

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The primary objective of this study is to determine if an HIV-infected donor liver (HIVD+) transplant is safe with regards to major transplant-related and HIV-related complications. This study will evaluate if receiving a liver transplant from an HIV-infected deceased liver donor is safe with regards to survival and major transplant-related and HIV-related…
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Understanding How Flu Passes Among People in the Same House

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
We are seeking volunteers who have been recently diagnosed with 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 other person. The study, also known as RVTN Flu will be looking at household transmission of influenza. Once someone and their household contacts are enrolled,…
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Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sarah O'Shea, MD
Status: Closed
The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) seeks to uncover insights into Parkinson's disease (PD) onset and progression that could transform how we diagnose, treat, and potentially prevent PD. PPMI has already contributed to a new understanding around disease biology and experience, and its findings and design have led to more…
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eMERGE IV (Electronic Medical Records and Genomics)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Chunhua Weng, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are asking for your help. We are recruiting people 3-75 years of age. We are looking at how a report that contains information about genetic risk for some health conditions may help you and your care providers make decisions about your health. You may be eligible if you receive care at Columbia…
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Pancreatic Clamp Study: Lowering Insulin Levels During Temporary Insulin Resistance - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We're conducting a research study on how much insulin is needed to control blood sugar in people who are made temporarily resistant to insulin's effects. Insulin is the main hormone (chemical signal) that the body uses to lower the levels of sugar in the blood. We are interested in looking at insulin levels because we think that lowering insulin…
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HVTN 137: HIV Vaccine Trial for Healthy, HIV Negative Adults, Ages 18-50

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to test an experimental HIV vaccine. The study vaccine is made from two parts: a man-made piece of protein that looks like a protein found on the outside of HIV and an adjuvant. An adjuvant is a substance that helps the immune system respond better. The study will see if the protein and two different amounts of the same adjuvant…
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MRI Study for Ages 11 to 15

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daphna Shohamy, PhD
Status: Closed
We are researchers in the Shohamy Lab studying how learning changes across the lifespan. We are looking for participants ages 11-15 for an MRI study. During the MRI study, your child will play computer games and answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. They will also play some games inside an MRI scanner. The total study takes three hours. This…
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VapeScan Heart and Lung Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ana Navas-Acien, MD, PHD, MPH
Status: Closed
The use of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigs or vaping, has increased among former smokers and young adults who have never smoked. Relatively little is known, however, about their health effects (whether they are adverse, have no effect, or are beneficial). The purpose of this research study is to evaluate (1) the association of e-cig use with…
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Long-Acting ART in Non-Adherent Participants

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
We are doing a research study to find out if Long-Acting Injectable anti-HIV medications will be more successful than standard pills for people who have a hard time taking their HIV pills. If you are over the age of 18 years old, have been prescribed HIV medications but have had difficulty getting undetectable viral load (when the levels of virus in the…
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Study of ALVR105 (Viralym-M) in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT)

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Prakash Satwani, MD
Status: Closed
Are you undergoing a stem cell transplant? You may be at high risk for infections after the transplant. This study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for those who have undergone a stem cell transplant. Recovery after a stem cell transplant can already be challenging without the added worry of life-threatening viral…
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The Better BP Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daichi Shimbo, MD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a research study in adults to test whether blood pressure (BP) measured in a clinic setting without a technician present is comparable to blood pressure levels while awake outside of the clinic on an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) device. We will also test whether asleep blood pressure can be accurately determined using a home…
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Adipose Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis - AIR ART (Control Arm)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Giles, MD
Status: Closed
We are inviting patients without autoimmune disorders to help us compare to rheumatoid arthritis patients with inflammation in soft tissues. With a combination of blood work, a full-body FDG PET-CT scan, questionnaires, and a soft tissue biopsy (from an area around the belly button), we hope to see how tissue inflammation interacts with these multiple areas…
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Parkinson's Disease Genetic Study: FoxBioNet ECV-004 (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Closed
FoxBioNet ECV-004 is an observational study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The purpose of this study is to investigate a gene called LRRK2. Mutations in the LRRK2 gene are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and mutation carriers have greater LRRK2 protein activity. The goal of this study is to identify…
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An HIV Prevention Study for Women to Evaluate a Once-a-Month Pill for PrEP

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Jessica Justman, MD
Status: Closed
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is the term used for medications that reduce the risk of getting HIV. There are approved medications that can be taken daily to prevent HIV infection. We are studying a PrEP medication that is a pill that can be taken once a month. It is being compared to an approved PrEP pill that is taken once daily. All women who take…
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Study of Reactions to Foods and Beverages

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ari Shechter, PhD
Status: Closed
We are seeking healthy female Black Non-Hispanic and White Hispanic control participants who are of normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) for a study that is being held by the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and focuses on eating behavior. In this study, you will be asked to visit CUMC to complete several…
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CHAMPS Pilot for People Living with HIV Residing in the United States

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
Are you living with HIV? Are you 18 years or older? Do you own a smartphone? Are you interested in learning more about your health? We are conducting a study at Columbia University to learn more about how a phone app and sessions with a community health worker can help people living with HIV improve their health. You may receive up to $90 for your…
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All of Us

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ali Gharavi, MD
Status: Closed
The All of Us Research Program has a simple mission. We want to speed up health research breakthroughs. To do this, we are asking one million people to help us lead the way in discovering better care for all of us. The All of Us Research Program is a large research program. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay…
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Study of ATENOLOL to Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Shane, MD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions. What's Involved? If you are eligible, you will be assigned…
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Study of GDC-8264 in Stem Cell Transplant Patients with Acute Graft-Versus-Host-Disease (acute GVHD)

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Ran Reshef, MD
Status: Closed
This study is testing a drug called GDC-8264, which is being developed to treat acute graft-versus-host-disease (acute GVHD). GDC-8264 is an experimental drug, which means health authorities have not approved GDC-8264 in combination with standard medications for the treatment of acute GVHD. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects, good or bad,…
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Respiratory Viral Transmission Network

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
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Rest-Activity Rhythms and Blood Pressure

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Nour Makarem, PhD
Status: Closed
We are currently looking for men and non-pregnant women aged 40 years and above to participate in an at-home study on sleep and activity patterns in relation to blood pressure and blood glucose. Participants should not have critical/severe illness and should not be on dialysis or have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device. You must be willing to…
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Life After Mpox (LAMP) Study

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Jason Zucker, MD
Status: Closed
Some things about the recent mpox outbreak were different from past, smaller mpox outbreaks. That means not enough is known about how certain health issues related to mpox might continue to affect some patients months later. To understand this, researchers also need to compare some feelings, well-being, and behaviors of persons who had mpox with those of…
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The Do IT Study - Study of Doravirine in PLWH with Excessive Weight Gain

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
Weight gain after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) is common, but recent studies have found that some people living with HIV (PLWH) who are taking an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) combined with tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine (TAF/FTC) or tenofovir alafenamide/lamivudine (TAF/3TC) may gain more weight than people taking other drug…
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Temporary Insulin Resistance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers, aged 18-65, for a research study on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes because their bodies are resistant to the actions of the blood sugar-lowering hormone, insulin. To do this, we seek to induce temporary insulin resistance in 10-12…
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Sense2Quit: Quit Smoking Study for People Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
Interested in quitting smoking? Help researchers at Columbia University School of Nursing test an intervention to help people living with HIV quit smoking cigarettes! To be eligible you must be 18 years or older, be a person living with HIV, be a current smoker, be interested in quitting smoking within the next 30 days, and owns a smartphone (Android). You…
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Oral Health and Bone Loss in Women and Men

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
The study is exploring the impact of gender, age, HIV infection, and menopausal status on dental health. The study is open to men and women, ages 35-70.
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Oral Health and Bone Loss in Women and Men (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
The study is exploring the impact of gender, age, HIV infection, and menopausal status on dental health. The study is open to men and women, ages 35-70.
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Oral Immune Activation and Bone Loss in Post-Menopausal Women Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Sunil Wadhwa, DDS, PhD
Status: Closed
The study is looking for postmenopausal women between the ages of 35-70 years that have moderate periodontitis for a 1 year-long study which provides free dental cleaning. There are a total of 5 study visits, each one about 2 hours long, and each study visit provides you with $50, for a total of $250.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Study

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate a Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine (RSVpreF for short). Respiratory Syncytial Virus, called RSV, is a common type of virus that is a major cause of respiratory infection in all ages, and can result in severe illness in those with health conditions that put them at increased risk of severe RSV and…
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Monkeypox (Mpox) Seroprevalence in NYC - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jessica Justman, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to look for antibody evidence of mpox among the New York City community of men who have sex with men, non-binary, gender diverse, and transgender individuals. Mpox used to be called monkeypox. You do not need to have had a mpox infection or mpox vaccination to take part in this study. If you take part in the study, you'll…
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Stress, Salt, and Blood Pressure (SABRE)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daichi Shimbo, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the relationship of stress, salt excretion, and nighttime blood pressure. Blood pressure normally has a diurnal pattern: it is highest during the day and dips during the night. The effects of psychological stress can interfere with this normal pattern and cause elevated nighttime blood pressure or reduced blood…
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Add Your VOICE to Research

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Nancy Green, MD
Status: Closed
Add Your VOICE to Research is a brief electronic survey to understand the views of people who join research studies. Survey responses are anonymous - no one will know who has taken the survey. Eligibility requires current or recent (within the past 2 years) participation in research studies (beyond just taking a survey). Please copy the link into your…
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Sleep BP Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the impact that sleep hours have on blood pressure (BP) levels during sleep. Two-part screening to determine eligibility for this study involves a) answering questionnaires and b) documenting daily average sleep duration (how long you sleep) over the course of a…
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Memory and Emotion in Daily Life (4-Week Smartphone Study)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kevin Ochsner, PhD
Status: Closed
The SCAN lab at Columbia University is seeking healthy adults (18 years or older) to participate in a paid online research study investigating emotion, memory, and social interactions in daily life. This study will take place entirely online and can be completed from your home. It will include 4 weeks (1-month) of answering surveys on your smartphone as you…
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Making PrEP Smart: A Mobile App for PrEP and HIV Testing for Women

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Jessica Justman, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to understand if a smartphone app, SmartPrEP, will help promote HIV self-testing and PrEP adherence among cisgender and transgender women over a twelve-month period. We will help you to download the app on your phone and provide you with HIV self-test kits and PrEP (if not already taking PrEP) in order to understand if the…
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Observational Study for Patients with Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Undergoing a Liver Transplant

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Julia Wattacheril, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research is to study the effects of liver transplantation and standard immunosuppression on body composition in patients with compensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients with a diagnosis of HCC and cirrhosis who are listed for a liver transplant will be enrolled in this study. If you agree to participate, you will…
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Effect of Lowering Insulin Levels on Blood Sugar

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a research study on how much insulin is needed to control blood sugar in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, aged 18-65, who are overweight or obese with a body mass index of 25-45 and have been diagnosed with or are at risk for prediabetes. Participants will undergo two pancreatic clamp procedures…
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Study of Caregivers/Community Health Workers for Black and Latinx Heart Failure Patients

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD, MPH, RN
Status: Closed
We are seeking adults with cardiovascular disease who identify as Black/African American or LatinX, and/or their caregivers, as well as community health workers working in primarily Black/African American or LatinX neighborhoods of NYC, to participate in a brief (30-minute) interviews over the phone or Zoom to discuss attitudes and perceptions related to…
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Study on the Relationship between Sleep, Blood Pressure and Nervous System Function

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the relationship between sleep and nighttime blood pressure levels and whether this relationship has something to do with the way our nervous system functions. Participants must speak English or Spanish and be between 25 and 60 years of age. A 5-minute online…
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Bone Structure in Men with Celiac Disease (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marcella Walker, MD
Status: Closed
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Men with celiac disease were found to be at higher risk for metabolic bone disease compared to women with celiac disease. The mechanisms underlying metabolic bone disease in celiac disease remain incompletely understood. The goal of this study is to assess skeletal…
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Daily Experiences of Couples Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kevin Ochsner, PhD
Status: Closed
The SCAN lab at Columbia University is seeking couples to participate in a paid online research study investigating socio-emotional experiences with your partner in daily life. This study will take place entirely online and can be completed from your home. It will include an eligibility screening survey, a 25 min online baseline survey, a brief review of…
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CHAMPS Study for People Living with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
****CHAMPS Study for People Living with HIV Residing in NYC Area**** Are you living with HIV? Are you 18 years or older? Do you own a smartphone? Are you interested in learning more about your health? We are conducting a study at Columbia University to learn more about how a phone app and sessions with a community health worker can help people living with…
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Whole Body 3D Imaging in Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dympna Gallagher, EdD
Status: Closed
The aim of this study is to estimate the surface area of the body of children using a scanner that images the surface of the body. It is being used in the fashion industry for accurate measurements to design well-fitted clothes. We want research how the scans estimate compares to current equations used in medicine. The study is recruiting children aged 3-17…
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Participate in Learning More About the Physiology of Ataxia or Essential Tremor- Healthy Controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sheng-Han Kuo, MD
Status: Closed
Why? To evaluate how brain networks are affected when frequency-specific, non-invasive, brain stimulation is applied to people with ataxia or essential tremor as compared to healthy control subjects. Who? Healthy adults over the age of 40, who would like to participate as controls. What? Participation involves one clinic visit for 2-3 Hours, involving EEG…
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Sleep Restriction Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking, men and women ( age 55-75 years) to participate in an at-home sleep study. You must be willing to come to the research center once a week during the entire duration of the study (two separate 6-week periods). To participate you must regularly sleep 7-9 hours/night. Compensation up to $2000-$2400, based on…
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Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Amir Levine, MD
Status: Closed
The Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute is currently recruiting healthy volunteers with no previous diagnosis of any psychiatric disorders to provide samples and answer questionnaires. If your child is eligible, he or she will be compensated up to $110.
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Brain Imaging Study of Social Cognition (Ages 16-18)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Gaurav Patel, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies that investigate how specific brain regions are related to functioning in work, school, and in other social situations. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete clinical and neuropsychological assessments, an eye-tracking task, and a non-invasive MRI scan. Study participants earn between $15-50…
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Study of HBV Vaccination (HEPLISAV-B) in Patients with HIV

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
This study is looking at hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination in adults 18 to 70 years of age living with HIV around the world. Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver and is transmitted through blood and body fluids. A vaccine (a shot of medicine given through a needle) can prevent HBV, but there is no cure. A new vaccine approved by…
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Study to Help Transgender Women use HIV Prevention Services Effectively

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Julie Franks, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a study to see if offering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) together with another health service that many transgender women use or would like to use, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), improves HIV-related outcomes, as compared to offering PrEP and referring study participants to get GAHT at area health providers. This study is for…
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Study to Help Transgender Women use HIV Prevention Services Effectively

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julie Franks, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a study to see if offering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) together with another health service that many transgender women use or would like to use, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), improves HIV-related outcomes, as compared to offering PrEP and referring study participants to get GAHT at area health providers. This study is for…
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The mLab Study: Help Us Research HIV Testing & Earn Up to $170!

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
The mLab study at Columbia University is looking for cisgender men or trans women who are 18-29 years old and have sex with guys. Eligible individuals can earn up to $170 by participating in the online study and completing 3 surveys over the course of 1 year. Contact us if you are interested! Text/Call: 347-743-0104
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Interested in Improving HIV Prevention & Linkage to Care? Join mLab Study! Help Us Research an HIV Testing App from Home

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
The mLab study at Columbia University is looking for young cisgender men or trans women who are 18-29 years old and have sex with guys. Eligible individuals can earn up to $170 by participating in this LGBTQ+ health study and completing 3 online surveys over the course of 1 year. See if you're eligible to participate! Questions? Text us: 347-743-0104
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TD JAKE Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, MD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers between the ages of 13-35 to participate in a study at the New York State Psychiatric Institute to obtain biosensor date from typically developing individuals. It will involve questionnaires, eye tracking, an electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrocardiogram (ECG). There are two cohorts for this study: Cohort 1 requiring…
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A Study to Evaluate Tabelecleucel in Participants With Epstein-barr Virus-associated Diseases

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Ran Reshef, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to: 1. Assess the safety of tabelecleucel. This will include looking at what adverse events (sometimes called side effects) occur and how often they occur. 2. Assess the effects of tabelecleucel on your Epstein-barr Virus (EBV) disease.
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Study About Extended Nexplanon Use in Females 18-35 Years Old

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Nexplanon a contraceptive implant is currently approved for use up to 3 years. This study is looking to evaluate the contraceptive efficacy of Nexplanon during extended use for 2 more years (5 years total). You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18-35 and are approaching 36 months from placement of your Nexplanon implant. Study participation…
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Genetics, Sexuality, and You

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Gil Eyal, PhD
Status: Closed
Participants will complete a virtual interview over Zoom lasting about 1 hour. Questions will explore participants' understanding of the relationship between sexual behavior, identity, and genetics. Individuals ages 18 and over of all sexual and gender identities are eligible.
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HVTN 302: HIV Vaccine Trial for Healthy, HIV Negative Adults, Ages 18-55

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, Division of AIDS, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of 3 experimental HIV vaccines. This is a first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial of experimental HIV vaccines utilizing the mRNA vaccine platform. The 3 different experimental vaccines being tested…
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Study of Itacitinib and Tocilizumab for the Treatment of Steroid Refractory Acute Graft versus Host Disease in Stem Cell Transplant

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Markus Mapara, MD
Status: Closed
Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common complication after allogeneic stem cell transplant. It happens when the immune system of the donor is attacking the organs, and usually causes a skin rash, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and liver abnormalities. While it is often treated with steroids, some patients are considered steroid-refractory, which means…
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Examination of Uncertainty and Threat in Navigation

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Mariam Aly, PhD
Status: Closed
This study examines the effects of ecological uncertainty and threat on learning and memory in a navigation context, and the psychological factors that predict individual differences. If you choose to participate you can earn up to $20, including incentive pay. The study will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
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Healthy Volunteers: Non-invasive study of brain oxygen use

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Sublette, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This research study uses non-invasive brain imaging called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). For fNIRS, a small infrared bulb shines light through the skull, and a special light detector is able to measure oxygen use in the brain. Our goal is to understand oxygen use by brain mitochondria cells in major depression and how this is affected by…
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Impact of COVID-19 Social Restrictions on Behaviors in Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Vidhu Thaker, MD
Status: Closed
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 $25 in Amazon pay cards for your participation.…
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Reproductive Aging Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center (CUFC) have collaborated with Princeton to learn more about the changes that occur infertility as women get older. We are looking for women between the ages of 20 and 50 who are not pregnant. The study involves a one time blood draw (3 small tubes) and a questionnaire. Visits take less than an hour.…
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Breast Cancer Prevention Study of Web-based Decision Aids for Increasing Breast Cancer Chemoprevention in the Primary Care Setting

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Katherine Crew, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate a decision support website (RealRisks) designed to inform patients about breast cancer prevention options. It is coupled with a physician-centered (BNAV) decision support website as part of clinical workflow in the primary care setting. The investigators hypothesize that improving accuracy…
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Study of Prolia (Denosumab) in Subjects with Kidney Transplants

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
Kidney transplant patients are at a higher risk for bone fractures compared to the general population. We are doing a clinical trial to examine the effects of 12-months of treatment with denosumab, a monoclonal antibody against RANKL, on bone density and strength as determined by bone imaging and by non-invasive measures of bone activity from blood and…
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Well-being promotion and sleep hygiene education to improve sleep quality in distressed adults reporting poor sleep (aged 18-65 years old)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
The overall goal of this research study is to find out if a new behavioral intervention can help people to improve their sleep quality. Our hope is to develop an effective and feasible behavioral approach that can benefit sleep in people from the general population. We are currently looking for 18-65 years old men and women, with no diagnosis of sleep…
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A New Treatment Study for Previously Treated Lyme Disease Patients with Persistent Fatigue

Condition: Infectious Disease / Lyme Disease
Investigator: Brian Fallon, MD
Status: Closed
Are you suffering from chronic fatigue that began after you were diagnosed and treated with antibiotics for Lyme Disease? This new treatment research study investigates whether disulfiram, commonly known as "Antabuse", has the potential to be used as a treatment option for patients experiencing chronic post-treatment Lyme symptoms. This well-known…
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Sleep Patterns in Women

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Brooke Aggarwal, EdD, MS, FAHA
Status: Closed
This study is active but is no longer enrolling new subjects.
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Brain Waves for visual stimuli

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yael Cycowicz, Ph.D.
Status: Closed
This study investigates changes in brain responses to visual images presented both frequently and infrequently. 60 adults will be recruited for the study which will take place in a laboratory at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. You will see the visual images on a computer screen and will have to respond with a button press to only one image while…
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EEG Study for Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently enrolling healthy individuals to participate in a research study involving electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Participants will complete 3 visits over the course of 2 weeks and receive up to $400 for their participation. The visits will involve a psychiatric assessment and medical history, playing computer…
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Prevention of Hepatitis C with Antiviral HCV Therapy After Liver and/or Kidney Transplant

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Elizabeth Verna, MD
Status: Closed
In this study, patients who are listed for a kidney or a liver transplant may be eligible for enrollment, asdetermined by their transplant doctors. The study is looking at patients who do not have hepatitis C virus (HCV) and provide their informed consent to receive a liver or kidney from a HCV positive donor. FDA approved medications that are used to…
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Brain Imaging Study for Healthy Volunteers- VIDEO-BASED ASSESSMENTS INCLUDED

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lawrence Kegeles, MD
Status: Closed
PAID RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Healthy volunteers, age 18-35 years, needed for a research study. Study requirements:- 2-3 hours of clinical assessments and neurocognitive testing -1 hour MRI As a participant you will receive: $100 for the MRI; $10/ hour for other testing; participants can make up to $200.00 For further information about the study and your…
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Study for the management of Progressive Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in recent lung transplant patients

Condition: Transplant
Investigator: Selim Arcasoy, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients who have had a lung transplant and whose doctors believe that their body is rejecting the new lung, resulting in damage to the transplanted lung or lungs. This condition is called Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS). In some patients, BOS progressively worsens, causing more breathing difficulty, worse quality of life. We are…
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A study for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa using study cream, Zorblisa (SD-101)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kimberly Morel, MD
Status: Closed
This clinical study is being conducted for research purposes. The study cream, SD-101 (Zorblisa), has allantoin as the active ingredient and is being investigated for the treatment of the skin lesions which occur in patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The purpose of this clinical study is to study the effectiveness and safety of SD-101 (Zorblisa) in…
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A Study Among 18-50 Year Old People Who Do NOT Have HIV Comparing an Antibody in Combination with 3 Different Antibodies (CUIMC)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
Antibodies are one of the natural ways that our bodies fight or prevent infection. Were testing an antibody to find out if its safe, if they don't make people feel uncomfortable, how these study antibodies move throughout the body, and to measure antiviral activity. You cannot get HIV from the study antibody. Firstly, request to be contacted by our…
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Light Pollution Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Micaela Martinez, PhD
Status: Closed
This study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature sensor in a wristband for one week in the summer, fall, winter and spring. The study will span 9 months. Participants will also be asked to fill out a daily questionnaire during those weeks. $30/week compensation or $120 in total for participation.
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A study to determine the effectiveness of a new lab test for coagulation

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Eldad Hod, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for healthy volunteers. Volunteers who agree to be part of this research will be requested to donate up to 4 tube(s) of blood (approximately 4 teaspoons). The blood will be tested for 5 standard clotting assays. Volunteers will be asked to fill out a questionnaire as well. Compensation for completion of this study is $20.
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Folks-At-risk for Interstitial Lung Disease due to Smoking History

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Christine Kim Garcia, MD
Status: Closed
Are you a current or former smoker? Do you want to know more about your lung health? The FAR-ILD study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in at-risk adults, including older smokers. 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…
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Regimen optimization for patients receiving kidney transplants

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Mark Hardy, MD
Status: Closed
Subjects who undergo a kidney transplant require long term use of anti-rejection (immunosuppressive)drugs to prevent their body's immune system from attacking and damaging the newly transplanted kidney (rejection).The purpose of this study is to evaluate benefits and risks of two combinations(regimens) of immunosuppressive therapies: Thymoglobulin…
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IMAGene: A study for healthy volunteers evaluating how genes affect health risks

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julia Wynn
Status: Closed
This study is evaluating genomic screening in Ashkenazi Jewish and Hispanic communities. Genomic screening is done by collecting a blood sample and looking at a person's genes to learn if they are at high risk for certain health problems like cancer or heart disease or are at risk to have a child with a genetic condition. The study is designed to…
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STAR HCST for Less Severe Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Monica Bhatia, MD
Status: Closed
The primary objectives of this study are to measure the safety and effectiveness of bone marrow transplant (BMT) using specific chemotherapy in children with less severe SCD and to understand the long term effects of bone marrow transplant in children with SCD, by evaluating ovarian reserve, sickle cell related brain problems, sickle cell related kidney…
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A study for subjects with liver cancer using a drug to prevent recurrence of liver cancer following liver transplantation

Condition: Transplant / Liver Transplant
Investigator: Tomoaki Kato, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine if Nexavar (sorafenib), the study medication, is effective in preventing cancer recurrence in high risk patients following liver transplantation. The purpose of this study is to determine if sorafenib is a safe and effective treatment option for preventing the recurrence of liver cancer in high risk subjects…
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Meditation and Stretching for Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Condition: Infectious Disease / Lyme Disease
Investigator: Brian Fallon, MD
Status: Closed
The CDC estimates that 10-20% of patients with Lyme disease will go on to have chronic symptoms despite having had appropriate treatment, a condition known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). While there is currently no known cure, various therapies are being investigated. One promising approach is the practice of meditation and yoga which have…
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Food Allergy Research and Education Patient Registry

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joyce Yu, MD
Status: Closed
The population includes males and females of all ages with one or more food allergy or those who are at risk of mortality from food-induced anaphylaxis. The FARE Patient Registry is a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study of patients with food allergy. The participant and the treating physician agree that he/she will complete…
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LAtino Sleep & Health Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Carmela Alcantara, PhD
Status: Closed
The Latino Sleep and Health Study (LASH) is a community study of Latino adults that is focused on understanding the relationship between sleep, stress, self-control, and health. Participation in LASH is fairly simple. If you are found eligible after taking the screener, you will be asked to complete an in-person survey. You can earn $20 for after completing…
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PVDOMICS: Defining the Future Fingerprints of Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Erika Berman-Rosenzweig, MD
Status: Closed
This research study is being conducted to study pulmonary hypertension and right heart dysfunction based on clinical, imaging, physiological and pathological characteristics. We hope to develop a new classification system and new methods to diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension. Diagnostic testing includes (listed subsequently): full medical work-up,…
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Visual Attention in PTSD (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
Emerging research has demonstrated a relationship between visual attention patterns and anxiety disorders, including PTSD. This study is designed to examine these visual attention patterns using eye-tracking A simple device that monitors eye-movements. The study included two sessions conducted approximately 1 week apart, each no longer than 1 hour. In both…
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The BoneGN study - Healthy controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The BoneGN study will help us learn how bones and muscles are responding to Glomerular Diseases. These conditions may gradually weaken bones and increase the risk of having a fracture (broken bone). In the future, the results can contribute in developing strategies to improve the bone health. We are looking for healthy children and adults between 5 and 55…
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A study for patients with kidney transplants using study drug BB3 to improve renal function

Condition: Transplant / Kidney Transplant
Investigator: Lloyd Ratner, MD, MPH, FACS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to see if an investigational drug, BB3, is safe and effective forincreasing the amount of urine that a transplanted kidney will produce. An investigational drugis one that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). BB3 is agrowth factor-like drug, which means that it can affect cell…
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Stress and Heart Health in LGBTQ+ Adults

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Billy Caceres, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to conduct interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults ages 40-64 years to explore sources of stress, stress management techniques, and heart disease risk behaviors (such as smoking). We will also identify preferred modalities for a stress management intervention to reduce heart disease risk in…
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Brain Imaging Study for Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting healthy individuals to participate in an fMRI research study. For your participation, you will receive up to $270 and an opportunity to advance research in the area of trauma and PTSD. This study involves two visits.
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HIV Vaccine Study Among 18-60 year-old Sexually Active Men or Transgender Individuals

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
Almost 40,000 people get HIV in the U.S. each year and almost all occur via sexual contact, especially male-to-male contact. The number of new infections has decreased slightly each year, however, we need other HIV prevention tools, such as developing a greatly, effective HIV vaccine, to better reduce HIV infections. SCREENING AND EDUCATION: 1. Consent will…
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Exercise for Individuals with Anxiety

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether exercise affects learning and memory in people with anxiety. This is not a treatment study. The exercise program in this study runs for 6 weeks total. Each week, you are required to exercise 4 times for 12-15 minutes on the stepper machine that will be provided for you. You will be asked to visit our…
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Three-dimensional imaging of bone structure study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Shane, MD
Status: Closed
Osteoporotic fractures affect the lives of 1.5 million Americans each year. Imaging tests, such as bone density, are used to predict fracture risk and to help guide therapy for fracture prevention. In this study we are validating a high-resolution, three-dimensional scanner with the overall goal of improving the diagnosis of bone diseases.
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Mapping of Auricular Acupoints in Pediatric Patients with Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Melanie Gold, MD
Status: Closed
Auriculotherapy is a type of Eastern medicine that has been used for thousands of years involving the ear. The ear has nerve connections to the whole body, and therefore using non-invasive techniques can be used to treat a wide variety of problems. This study is looking to see if auriculotherapy might be used to treat abdominal pain and find areas on the…
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A study for pediatric patients with acute graft vs host disease using study drug Remestemcel-L

Condition: Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Investigator: Prakash Satwani, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of the study is to find out about whether the study drug is safe in humans and aneffective treatment in pediatric patients with acute Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD). GVHD mayoccur after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in which someone receives bone marrow tissue orcells from a donor (called an allogeneic transplant). The new,…
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Study of the Hologic Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Assay

Condition: Infectious Disease
Investigator: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
This research study for people who have tested positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) after receiving a solid-organ transplant or stem cell transplant. This is a non-interventional study. This study involves the use of an investigational test called the Aptima CMV Quantification Diagnostic Assay (Aptima CMV Quant Assay) to determine the levels of CMV in your…
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A phase 1/2a HIV vaccine study designed to test the safety and immune responses of different vaccine combinations among HIV adults.

Condition: Infectious Disease / HIV
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
HVTN 108 is an HIV vaccine study for 18-50 year old and HIV-negative people. We would like the test vaccine to teach your immune system to defend against HIV in a manner that is safe and well-tolerated. We will ask that all participants prevent HIV as best as possible and reduce risk of getting HIV. We will ask you to come to the clinic 12 times over 12…
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