The purpose of this research study is to determine whether rosuvastatin is safe and can help people living with cirrhosis lead longer, healthier lives. The study drug, rosuvastatin, is investigational, meaning it has not yet been approved for market use for this disease condition by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Participants will…
We are seeking patients that have had a pre-COVID heart CT scan (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) that was performed at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital before March of 2020. For this study, half of patients will be required to have had COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath) and would have…
The DROP-AKI Trial is studying whether droxidopa, an FDA-approved medication for low blood pressure, can help patients with liver cirrhosis who develop kidney problems during hospitalization. Although droxidopa is FDA-approved for certain types of low blood pressure, it is not approved to treat patients with cirrhosis of the liver who develop kidney injury…
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, ages 18-65, who have obesity with a body mass index of 30-45, and have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for, prediabetes and metabolic…
This study is examining how oral vancomycin, an antibiotic sometimes used to treat Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), affects the bacteria living in the gut (the microbiome). The study is observational, meaning it does not alter medical care or prescribe treatment-participants will continue their usual therapy as decided by their doctors. The study will…
The purpose of this study is to learn about the causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This is the most common type of liver disease, affecting millions of people in the United States alone. The incidence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is very similar to that of obesity, type-2 diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome, suggesting a…
This study is evaluating how well odevixibat, an approved medication for Alagille Syndrome (ALGS), works in real-world clinical practice and how safe it is for long-term use. Participants with ALGS who are receiving odevixibat as part of their usual medical care will be followed for about five years. During this time, information from routine clinic visits…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the study drug, pemvidutide, as a possible treatment for alcohol associated liver disease or ALD. ALD is a condition in which excessive alcohol use (commonly defined as more than 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men) leads to liver inflammation and damage. Pemvidutide is investigational, meaning…
Help us to better understand the long term effects of COVID. If you or your child has had COVID, or is feeling the long term effects of COVID, you might be able to help us understand more about it and treat it. Even if you or your child has never had COVID, you might be able to help. We are seeking volunteers who are under 25 to join the NIH RECOVER…
The purpose of this study is to determine if an experimental drug, INT-787, is safe and effective in patients who are hospitalized due to severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know if they are receiving INT-787 or a placebo. Participation will last approximately 3 months. If you…
TReatment for ImmUne Mediated PathopHysiology (TRIUMPH) is a multi-center, three-arm clinical trial of immunosuppressive therapy for children with acute liver failure. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know to which arm the participants are assigned. The study will determine if corticosteroids or equine anti-…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the investigational drug (maralixibat) is safe and effective in children and participants who have cholestatic liver disease with pruritus (itch) that has been responding to other therapies, and who have no other treatment options.If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant…
We want to assess the baseline and cumulative seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 using serological and molecular assays. We will also administer a survey. Findings from this study will inform; 1) our understanding of changing epidemiology of COVID-19; 2) use of serological assays and testing algorithms, and 3) approaches to managing psychosocial stress in the…
The purpose of this study is to learn whether wearable technology and the biometric data (e.g. heart rate, activity level, sleep) collected from it can be useful to detect clinical changes in those with liver disease, so that in the future it may help to prevent complications. The wearable technology that will be utilized in this study is the Oura Ring.…
The purpose of this study is to better understand how common and how severe pruritis (itching) is in children and adults under 21 years of age with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). The study involves the completion of two short online surveys. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
TARGET-Liver Disease (TARGET-LD) is an observational research study to learn more about adult patients who have been diagnosed with a chronic liver disease (CLD). This includes collecting information about their health and the medications they take to manage their disease. Participation in this study will be approximately 15 years. If you have any questions…
This is a study for people with symptoms of long COVID. We are looking for people over the age of 18 who are interested in participating in a study to understand whether a mindfulness meditation intervention can help improve symptoms of long COVID. Study participation lasts 6 months and is fully remote.
We are seeking volunteers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a healthcare provider or by lab testing. We are also looking for volunteers who have never tested positive for COVID-19 and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. The study, also known as C-PIC, will be looking at antibody levels and how long the virus remains in the body. We are also…
The purpose of this study to examine the long-term general psychological symptoms, and identify the predictors of these psychological symptoms. The sustained psychological toll of working in a high-stress environment can have downstream impacts on health. It is therefore important to also consider how psychological factors influence physical health, for…
Our research team at Columbia University is trying to understand the impact of COVID-19 on smell and taste (chemosensory) dysfunction among adult patients from the Greater New York City area. Current areas of study include: 1) Investigation of smell and taste recovery patterns among patients with COVID-19; 2) Studies on how recovery of smell and taste after…
We are looking for individuals over 18 years old who are interested in learning more about COVID-19 prevention research studies. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to find out if you may be eligible for one of our studies. We can then schedule a phone call, teleconference, or in-person education visit so you can learn about the research we do…
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn more about the use of the investigational study drug, volixibat, for the treatment of pruritus (itching) associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis or PSC. Volixibat is a drug that is designed to lower circulating bile acid levels may lead to the itching in patients with PSC. Eligible patients will…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if an investigational drug, VS-01, will help in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) compared to supportive care (standard of therapy). ACLF is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a group of signs that occur together (syndrome) in patients with a late stage of…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if an investigational drug, VS-01, will help in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) compared to supportive care (standard of therapy). ACLF is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a group of signs that occur together (syndrome) in patients with a late stage of…
The purpose of this study is to find out if a new laboratory blood test for patients with Wilson's disease can accurately and reliably measure so-called free copper, also known as non-ceruloplasmin copper (NCC). Participation will last about 12 months. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research…
The purpose of this study is to determine if an experimental drug, ALN-HSD, is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), or metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) by improving liver function and lessening liver inflammation. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will…
LCN Cohort Study is an observational study designed to identify risk factors and develop prediction models for risk of decompensation in adults with liver cirrhosis. LCN Cohort Study involves multiple institutions and an anticipated 1200 participants. Enrolled participants will have study visits every 6 months for a total of 3 years. Some of the visit…
The main purpose of the study is to determine whether the study drug, ONC-392, together with a standard of care drug PLUVICTO (Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan), are safe and well tolerated, and whether two drugs are effective in treating prostate cancer, in comparison with the standard of care PLUVICTO alone. ONC-392 has not yet been approved by the…
A study looking at improving gut health and cognitive symptoms in Long COVID patients. A 4-week study taking a prebiotic (fiber) with a probiotic bacteria (Synbiotic). The study involves 2 in-person study visits which involves online surveys, cognitive testing, blood samples, stool samples, and rectal swab samples. Each completed study visit pays you $80 in…
This study is called the COVID-19 Lung Microvascular and Parenchymal Sequelae (LUNG MaPS) Study. The purpose of the study is to learn about the effects of COVID-19 infections on the lungs and heart, and to improve our understanding of why some COVID-19 patients experience ongoing symptoms, or what is often called "long COVID." Hundreds of…
Hepatorenal Syndrome-Acute Kidney Injury (HRS-AKI) is a type of kidney failure that progresses very quickly and is due to severe liver disease. Terlipressin is approved in the United States for treatment of HRS-AKI. This study will test the safety and effectiveness of terlipressin alone compared to a combination of an investigational (experimental) drug…
The purpose of this study is to help researchers understand more about the possible effectiveness and safety of apalutamide when given to patients with or without intermittent Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) to treat metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC). Apalutamide is a type of drug that blocks the action of testosterone. By blocking…
The main purpose of this study is to collect information on patients undergoing a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure. The goal of this study is to collect information about patients undergoing a TIPS and to evaluate the long-term outcomes and complications over a 5-year period. Subjects will be asked to complete four…
The TARGET-HBV study engages an observational research design to conduct a comprehensive review of therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) who are currently taking tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) relative to those patients following other treatment regimens. The study will address important clinical questions regarding the management of…
This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mother and infant health outcomes in pregnant women delivering at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital or Allen Pavilion Hospital. Data will be collected through online surveys, video visits, and electronic health records.
This study evaluates whether odevixibat is safe and effective compared to placebo in children with biliary atresia who have recently undergone a Kasai procedure. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and the child/parent will not know whether the child is receiving odevixibat or placebo. Participation will involve several research visits over…
We are seeking caregivers like you, caregiving for people who have had COVID-19 and are still experiencing symptoms, to participate in a research study titled A Caregiver Training Program to enhance COVID-19 Patient Readiness. The training program is designed to give you tools to reduce caregiver burden and stress levels. Caregivers must meet the following…
The main purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective fazirsiran is in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-associated liver disease (AATD-LD) compared to placebo. Eligible participants will receive either fazirsiran or placebo for about 4 years. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether HB-302/HB-301 therapy is safe and well tolerated. This will be the first time HB-302/HB-301 will be tested in humans. HB-302/HB-301 has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is a 20-year study of adult patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). The purpose of this research study is to evaluate PSC throughout North America, as PSC is a rare disease, and not enough information is available for patients, clinicians, and researchers to help guide medical decisions and to help find new treatment options. Participants…
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of an experimental oral drug called S-217622 to improve the health of people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We also want to see if this study drug is safe, and if this study drug can shorten the time you have COVID-19 symptoms, reduce the amount of virus in the body, and prevent…
Pfizer and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of an experimental COVID-19 treatment, nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir, for children with COVID-19 that are at risk of the infection getting worse. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir has been shown to be effective in fighting SARS-CoV-…
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines for preventing transmission of infections in households. We are seeking volunteers who have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 or Influenza virus infection by either rapid diagnostic assay or RT-PCR in the last 7 days and live in a household with at least one…
This study aims to investigate ADXS-504 as a possible treatment for biochemically recurrent prostate cancer. ADXS-504 is a type of cancer treatment that is designed to stimulate your immune system to attack prostate cancer cells. ADXS-504 is made of bacteria that have been weakened to remove their ability to cause an infection. The bacteria have also been…
The purpose of this study is to find out whether delivering SBRT to the prostate, combined with the study drug atezolizumab, is a safe and effective treatment when given in combination with abiraterone, prednisone, and Lupron (the standard treatment for this disease). In addition, the researchers want to find out whether the study treatment works better…
We need your help today to gather information about the experience of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most MS patients take one of over a dozen of medications to control their disease, and these medications alter the immune system. These effects are not as strong as those experienced by patients with…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, immune response, and efficacy of the Moderna mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in solid organ transplant recipients and healthy controls. Adult kidney and liver transplant recipients and healthy control participants who are at least 18 years of age will be enrolled. The current study aims to evaluate the…
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of combining an investigational drug called BMS-986218 (also known as Anti-CTLA4-NF monoclonal antibody), or BMS-986218 plus nivolumab, with standard of care docetaxel (chemotherapy), in men who have metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that progressed after a second-…
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of immunotherapy to the current standard of care for metastatic prostate cancer, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy, is safe and improves your response to therapy. People who usually have metastatic prostate cancer to their bones and organs are usually treated with combination of chemotherapy (…
The purpose of this study is to see whether immunotherapy with BMS-986218 added to degarelix (which suppresses your testosterone) given prior to surgery can decrease the chance that your cancer will come back compared to degarelix alone. People who usually have this type of prostate cancer usually do not receive any additional therapy prior to surgery.
In Phase 1b, the purpose is to learn how well patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) tolerate the treatment when PLX2853 is added to ongoing treatment with abiraterone acetate and prednisone. We are looking for the highest dose of PLX2853 that can be given safely to patients with your type of disease who are already on…
The Red-C 3131 Study is a phase 3 study is looking to see if a study medicine, rifaximin, can safely delay or prevent HE in adults who have been diagnosed with advanced liver cirrhosis. Adults who have been diagnosed with advanced liver cirrhosis, but who don't yet have HE may be eligible to join. About 466 patients will be enrolled across 200 sites.…
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and safety of an experimental drug known as HPN424 (also known as study drug) in patients with advanced prostate cancer. This drug has been tested in animals but not yet in people. This study tests different doses of HPN424. We want to find out how good the drug is at treating prostate cancer. We also…
This study enrolls people recently diagnosed with COVID-19, who are not currently in the hospital. The study tests several different investigational medicines to see if they are safe and can help adults with COVID-19 get better, with the goal of quickly determining those that are safe and effective. Help us to rise above COVID-19!
This study is for patients with prostate cancer and that require treatment because their disease is now growing. The purpose of this study is to see whether immunotherapy with nivolumab added to degarelix or nivolumab and BMS-986253 added to degarelix is safe and can decrease the chance that the cancer will come back. Degarelix is a standard of care drug…
The purpose of this study is to see if 18FDCFPyL (PyL) PET/CT scans are able to find prostate cancer tumors. PyL is a radioactive drug (tracer) that targets prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA). Because PSMA is a protein found mostly on the surface of prostate cancer cells, we are testing to see if PyL will be able to correctly identify prostate cancer…
We are conducting an NIH-funded study to understand how our bodies respond to and recover from the coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease that it causes. If you received a diagnosis of SARS-COV-2 infection and are recovering/or have recovered from COVID-19, you may be eligible to participate in one or more study visits. At each visit you will be asked to…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drugs Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir and GS-9857 in comparison to Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir in patients infected with HCV. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
We are looking for volunteers who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate blood for treatment of others with this virus. Your plasma donation will help up to three people who are currently fighting this virus. Due to the high volume of inquiries, please send an inquiry through RecruitMe by clicking the "Do You Qualify" button. We're receiving…
The purpose of this study is to find a more effective treatment as well as to gain a better understanding of prostate cancer. This study includes investigational study drugs which are specific for your prostate cancer (module). Treatment in each module will include an investigational medication called AZD4635 as well as another module-specific study drug(s…
The C-HEaRT Study: Families with Children Needed for Home-Based COVID-19 Study in Washington Heights/Inwood and Hamilton Heights, NYC. About the study: Weekly, at-home, self-collected nasal swabs (Fall 2020 through Spring 2021), Ship them directly in a prepaid container. Family notified if test positive for COVID-19. Three blood draws for adults (optional…
This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase 2 study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Saroglitazar magnesium 2 mg and 4mg versus placebo in the treatment of subjects with Primary Biliary Cholangitis. The research study consists of a Screening Phase (Visits 1 and 2) that lasts up to 42 days, a Treatment…
The purpose of this study is to find out if ODM-201 is effective at keeping hormone-sensitive prostatecancer under control when given in addition to standard treatment which includes androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and docetaxel chemotherapy for six cycles. A total of approximately 1,300 men will take part in this study at a number of different locations…
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of ELAD with respect to overall survival of subjects with a clinical diagnosis of alcohol-induced liver decompensation (ALID). Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive either standard of care treatment for ALID plus treatment with the ELAD system or standard of care treatment…
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are doing a study to learn more about SARS-CoV-2 infection and the COVID-19 disease that it can cause. The purpose of this study is to learn more about infection with and recovery from the virus called SARS-CoV-2. Some people know this virus by the name coronavirus. It can…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SOF/VEL/GS- 9857 FDC in patients infected with Hepatitis C (HCV), and previously treated unsuccessfully. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
If you currently live in the same household as someone who has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be eligible to participate in a trial that will test if a medicine used to prevent malaria, hydroxychloroquine, might reduce the risk of your developing COVID-19 symptoms. COVID-19 is a massive threat to public health worldwide. Post-…
The purpose of this study is to test a drug called GSK2330672 that is not yet approved for doctors to prescribe for patients who have a condition called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) which has caused moderate to severe pruritus, or itching, in parts or all of the body. The objective is to find out if the drug can help to decrease the itchiness that…
We are doing this study to test a drug called MGD009. MGD009 is like an antibody, which is a protein in your blood that helps get rid of germs in your body. MGD009 is made to attach to cancer cells and to T-cells, which are a part of your immune system. Certain T cells have the ability to kill other cells, including cancer cells. By attaching to cancer…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if chloroquine is effective in health care workers with moderate to high risk of exposure to COVID-19 in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections. The time frame for your involvement in the study is 3 months. During month 0, participants will be screened and randomized (like a flip of a coin) to a 3-month…
The purpose of this study is to compare the time to onset of an episode of overt HE, in subjects with previously demonstrated overt HE after treatment with rifaximin 550 mg BID and lactulose, or rifaximin 550 mg BID. Subjects will be screened to confirm eligibility into the study. Once confirmed, subjects will begin the treatment phase and will be randomly…
NASH is a liver disease associated with inflammation and liver cell injury visible under a microscope with a liver biopsy. This condition may lead to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis and deserves serious medical management. Once cirrhosis has developed, the serious complications of liver disease may occur, including liver failure. NASH might also lead to…
You are being asked to participate in this research study because you have been diagnosed with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and are scheduled to start a new treatment. The purpose of this study is to see if changes in 18FDCFPyL (PyL) PET/CT scans before starting your new treatment and after 6 weeks on treatment is associated with…
The HERO program has two parts: the HERO Registry and the HERO-HCQ Trial. The HERO Registry is asking hundreds of thousands of U.S. healthcare professionals to join, including nurses, therapists, physicians, emergency responders, food service workers, environmental services workers, interpreters, and transporters anyone who works in a setting where people…
The purpose of this study is to find out how doctors describe hepatic encephalopathy episodes in patients medical records in the course of their regular practice. The aim of the study is simply to collect information from their medical records about how their episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy are described. There is nothing that will be required of…
Due to the high volume of inquiries, please inquire through RecruitMe. A study to isolate and determine the antibody response in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for the development of monoclonal antibodies for prevention and treatment of coronavirus infections. We are doing this study to develop antibodies against coronavirus to prevent and treat…
This research study is investigating a new treatment for cancer that uses your immune system (a type of white blood cell called T cells or T lymphocytes) to try to attack your cancerous cells. T cells fight infections, and may attack cancer cells, in some cases. Currently, your T cells may not able to attack your cancerous cells. The use of these modified T…
Do you know anyone struggling with anxiety or worry related to any aspect of our current COVID-19 pandemic? This research study is an online low-intensity treatment study which aims to reduce anxiety and enhance resilience in this troubled time. All participants will receive brief anxiety reduction training using cognitive-behavioral strategies. In addition…
Patients who have been diagnosed with decompensated nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) cirrhosis may be eligible to participate in this clinical trial. NASH is liver inflammation and damage caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. The main purpose of the study is to test the safety and efficacy of a drug called Emricasan (IDN-6556) in reducing the risk…
This study is for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) fibrosis in which there is too much fat in the liver causing inflammation and fibrosis. This condition is similar to the type of liver damage that occurs from too much alcohol use, but is not primarily caused by alcohol use. The main purpose of the study is to test whether a drug called…
There are no approved medications to treat COVID-19, a new disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 that was just identified in late 2019. Some people who become sick with COVID-19 develop a very serious disease. The purpose of this study is to see if Remdesivir (RDV) can improve your health from being sick with COVID-19 infection. The other purpose of…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the drug OCR-002 for the treatment of an acute hepatic encephalopathy episode in cirrhotic patients requiring hospitalization. Subjects who have been recently hospitalized will potentially receive OCR-002 via infusion on top of their standard care for 5 days. Patients will be assessed 24-hours after…
The Sponsor is conducting this study to find out how safe and effective the investigational drug (alsocalled a study drug) obeticholic acid (also known as OCA) may be in improving compensated cirrhosis caused by NASH. Currently, there are no therapies approved for the treatment of NASH. OCA (the brand name is Ocaliva) has been approved in several…
You are being asked to join this study because you have either been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be having surgery to remove your prostate or you will be having a prostate biopsy to look for prostate cancer. This study is looking to see if a new imaging device, diffuse optical tomography (DOT), can detect prostate cancer. We will also see if DOT…
If you want to be a plasma donor please go to (https://recruit.cumc.columbia.edu/clinical_trial/1929). The purpose of this research study is to find out whether antibodies collected from the blood of people, who have been infected with the virus SARS-CoV-2 and recovered from COVID-19, can be used to reduce the risk of severe disease or death in people with…
The main purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of avatrombopag (the study drug under investigation) in increasing the amount of platelets (a type of cell found in the blood) in patients with chronic liver disease who need to have an elective procedure but have thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts) related to the chronic liver…
This study will enroll participants with prostate cancer that were treated by removing the prostate or by giving radiation (or both), but whose blood prostate specific antigen (PSA) level is going up. PSA is produced by the prostate and other tissues, and when it goes up, it means that the prostate cancer is coming back. In this study, participants will…
We are conducting a CoVPN-funded study to understand if monoclonal antibodies can protect people exposed to SARS-COV-2 from developing the COVID-19 disease that it causes. If you live with someone recently diagnosed with COVID, you may be eligible to participate in one or more study visits. At each visit you will be asked to provide blood, nasal, and urine…
This research trial is being conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of HARVONI (an FDA-approved Hepatitis C Virus medication) in HCV (genotype 1, 4, 5, an 6) infected patients who also have advanced heart failure or chronic lung disease. HARVONI has not been tested in patients with HCV and heart failure or chronic lunch disease. Subjects will take…
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL FDC) for 12 weeks for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in subjects who have previously been unsuccessfully treated for chronic HCV.. An experimental drug is one that…
Have you recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia? The FAR-ILD study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in at-risk adults, including those who have had a severe viral pneumonia. FAR-ILD is a non-interventional study. This means that FAR-ILD is not involved in testing any new interventions or therapies. The purpose of FAR-ILD is to gather…
The purpose of this study is to see if study drug Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir fixed-dose combination + Ribavirin (SOF/LDV FDC + RBV) are effective in treating people infected with the hepatitis C virus with genotypes 1 and 4, who have advanced liver disease with permanent liver damage (cirrhosis) and may be showing signs of liver failure or who have undergone…
This study is a multicenter study to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of vk2809 administered for12 weeks followed by a 4-week off-drug Phase in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia and nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease. This study will investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of VK2809 in lowering LDL-C and liver fat content in…
This research study will look at whether computer tools (also called decision aids) help prostate cancer patients better understand their treatment options and help patients talk about their treatment preferences with their doctors
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of the combination of telaprevir peginterferon alfa2b (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) in children with chronic hepatitis C. Investigators will look at how these study drugs may affect childrens bodies and how children break down and eliminate telaprevir. Participants of this study will receive Peg-…
The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical benefit (i.e., does it help to improve or slow down the cancer) of adding study drug JNJ-56021927 to combined treatment of abiraterone acetate plus prednisone to treat patients with metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). This study will also evaluate the possible side effects of study…
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE HIV AND HAVE EVER HAD HEPATITIS C TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS STUDY!! ............... For individuals who have both HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV), heavy drinking poses serious risks to their health. We do not yet know which interventions are effective at helping individuals with HIV and HCV drink less. The goal of the study is to compare…
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness (how well the drug works), safety, and tolerability of the investigational drug called nivolumab when combined with rucaparib, docetaxel or enzalutamide in participants with late stage prostate cancer that was unable to be surgically removed. These three combinations: nivolumab plus rucaparib, nivolumab…
The aim of the study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of AZD1222 for the prevention of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption to healthcare systems with significant socioeconomic impacts. Currently, there are no specific treatments available against COVID-19 and accelerated vaccine development is urgently needed. A…
This study is for patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and also suffer from obesity and Type 2 diabetes Mellitus type II or prediabetes. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Aramchol on liver inflammation, in addition to fat reduction in the liver. NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) is a common, often silent liver disease.…
The main purpose of this study is to determine if sarilumab is safe and if it can decrease the amount of time a person has COVID-19 symptoms. Sarilumab (also known as Kevzara ) is considered an investigational drug in this study because it has not been approved for marketing by any health authority for the condition being studied but it has been approved in…
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effects of a drug, sorafenib in adults diagnosed with hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). The study will evaluate how well the drug is tolerated and its effect on the level of oxygen in the blood and the function of the lung vessels. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sorafenib or a…
This study will compare the effectiveness of three different FDA approved medicines for Hepatitis C Genotype 1 patients: HARVONI , Viekira Pak and Zepatier and will observe subject experiences before, during, and after HCV treatment. Subjects will be asked to respond to several survey questionnaires and if they would allow their leftover blood collected for…
This study is being conducted to evaluate the performance of the ConfirmMDx and SelectMDx tests for Prostate Cancer to identify patients with increased risk for clinically significant disease, to ultimately lower the rate of repeat biopsies. Approximately 1000 people are expected to take part in this study.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether cirrhosis occurs as a result of NASH. NASH is a disease that results when fat accumulates in the liver. GS-6624 is an experimental medication designed to help reverse the scarring process, and the purpose of this study is to see if GS-6624 can reverse the scarring in the liver and heal cirrhosis.
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) FDC for the treatment ofchronic genotype 3 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients who have cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy,…
The purpose of this study is to test a medication to treat COVID-19 called remdesivir (RDV) that has not yet been approved by the FDA. If you choose to take part in this study, you will continue to receive the standard care for COVID-19. In addition, you will be randomized to either a 5-day or a 10-day treatment with RDV intravenously (by vein in the arm).…
The purpose of this clinical trial to find out if the investigational medication pembrolizumab in combination with enzalutamide + Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is safe and works to slow down or stop the growth of metastatic prostate cancer compared to enzalutamide + ADT alone. Pembrolizumab is a type of immunotherapy, which may help the bodys immune…
This is a 5-year, longitudinal, observational study of patients with NAFL or NASH designed to specifically address important clinical questions that remain incompletely answered from registration trials. The main purpose of this research study is to collect and study information on patients with NAFLD/NASH.The goal of this study is to observe any treatment…
The goal of this study is to evaluate how the results of a novel laboratory developed and validated urine test which predicts the likelihood of high grade prostate cancer will impact the decision on whether you will have a prostate biopsy to rule out prostate cancer. Approximately 1,000 subjects will be enrolled in this study. The study is expected to last…
We are interested in studying the health of you and your family. Our study involves completing an online survey about your and your family's health and behaviors, and giving us access to basic health information that includes you and your child's vitals, weight/height, and BMI. You can receive up to $45 in Amazon pay cards for your participation.…
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective using three medications (pegylated-interferon, ribavirin and boceprevir) are in curing HCV in patients with end stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. Participants will be prescribed these three medications and will be followed closely through treatment, then for 6 months afterwards. During…
If you have primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously referred to as primary biliary cirrhosis, you may qualify for a clinical research study. In this study, doctors are trying to learn more about the effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug called seladelpar for patients with PBC. The ENHANCE clinical research study is enrolling patients who…