A future without Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) starts with you. Get screened! Thanks in large part to T1D family members, we understand T1D as a disease that progresses in three distinct stages. This new definition in conjunction with TrialNet's Pathway to Prevention screening, allows for earlier detection and intervention.
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…
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…
We are interested in learning more about these diseases and how to treat them. Our research program is conducting several studies including: a study to learn if treatment with a drug named dupilumab can help reduce asthma attacks in children, a study to observe a specific type of irritation in the lungs and how it relates to asthma symptoms, and more! If…
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…
We are studying the effects of iron supplementation in patients undergoing surgery for scoliosis. If you are scheduled or are planning to schedule a scoliosis surgery, please contact us to determine eligibility.
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…
Each year more than 1,000 babies in the United States are born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). For the majority of these babies, the cause of the CDH is unknown. The DHREAMS (Diaphragmatic Hernia Research & Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science) study was created to improve the understanding of the molecular genetic basis of CDH. This…
We know that puberty is a major time of change! Adolescents develop new decision-making skills and independence. It is possible that some of these changes are due to the hormonal changes during puberty. One of the ways we treat transgender and gender non-conforming teens is to suppress or "block" puberty. We know that this is a safe thing to do…
We are studying the effects of iron supplementation in patients undergoing surgery for scoliosis. If you are scheduled or are planning to schedule a scoliosis surgery in greater than 3 months, please contact us to determine eligibility.
This study is called a screening study and the purpose of this study to find better ways to diagnose and treat leukemia that has come back after treatment or difficult to treat. Bone marrow, blood, and medical information about cancer and treatment will be collected. The results from this screening study may give other information about leukemia that is…
We will enroll children with severe early onset obesity (BMI greater than 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age or other endocrine disorders. We will ask questions about their health, eating behavior and perform a brief physical examination. We will collect saliva or blood to perform genetic testing. We will also invite family members to…
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-…
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…
Your child is invited to participate in a research study. Participation in the study includes one meeting at Washington Heights. Results from this study will assist in modifying an existing behavioral intervention to fit children of this age. For more details, please contact Dr. Liat Itzhaky at 646-774-7634 or e-mail: li2185@cumc.columbia.edu. Participants…
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.…
This research study will examine how an iPad-based cognitive training game combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps children with excessive worries and related repetitive behaviors (obsessive compulsive disorder). After completing the training, all children will be offered CBT, delivered by experts at no cost. This study will take place at…
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).
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…
We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your…
The purpose of this study is to determine if a study drug called pembrolizumab is safe and effective in the treatment of children and adolescents who have advanced melanoma, or advanced, relapsed, or refractory PD-L1 positive malignant solid tumor or other lymphoma, relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (rrcHL), advanced, relapsed or refractory…
The CHORD clinical trial, sponsored by Decibel Therapeutics, is looking at the use of the gene therapy DB-OTO for children born with hearing loss related to changes in the OTOF gene. The goal of this trial is to assess different doses of DB-OTO to find out if it is safe, well-tolerated, and its effect on improving hearing. DB-OTO is a gene therapy that has…
We are doing this research study to find out what happens to children who are overweight and how the things we recommend as a part of routine clinical care affect your child. The purpose of this study is to understand what happens to children as a result of being overweight, to link these outcomes to specific clinical measures, and to determine how…