Columbia University is currently enrolling in an Ataluren Study from PTC Therapeutics, called PTC-041. We are looking for 5 year old boys, ambulating, confirmed nonsense mutation DMD and on steroids for at least 12 months. If you would like more information about this please reach out to Ameneh Onativia, Columbia Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator II at 212…
The purpose of this study is to Assess Treatments for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN). To be in this study you must have type II Diabetes Mellitus, PDPN, must be 18 years of age or older, and be able to stop taking some of your current pain medications including pills, creams, patches, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, etc. Acetaminophen (…
A significant focus of healthcare research is aimed at biomarker discoveries in brain and heart diseases in particular, and their impact on the human body in general. MRI is a key component in these healthcare services. It provides a non-invasive and non-ionizing approach to diagnose pathologies along with significant internal and external contrast…
This study is of a drug called CT1812, that is being evaluated as a possible treatment for Dementia with Lewy Bodies. In this study, which is carried out at multiple sites in the country, participants receive either CT1812 at one of two doses or placebo. The duration of the study is up to about 35 weeks. Participants receive blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid…
This is a research study for persons with memory problems that examines the utility of performing positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the brain amyloid protein found in Alzheimer's disease.
Columbia Medical Center is recruiting for a study to test whether the drug oxytocin can improve symptoms of emotion and behavior (e.g. apathy) in people with frontotemporal dementia. The study will last for up to 24 weeks (6 months). This is a crossover study, which means that each participant will receive both oxytocin and placebo (medically inactive…
The purpose of this study is to look for abnormal genes and gene expression profiles that help determine why a person develops amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related motor neuron diseases (MND) and why their symptoms present and progress with a particular pattern. For up to three years, subjects will be followed every 3 months at the Columbia ALS…
This is a 22-week treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the study drug E2027, in participants with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Lewy Body Dementia - LBD. The main purpose of this research study is to find if a new drug called E2027 works in people who…
Small fiber neuropathy is a painful condition caused by damage to the small nerves in your arms andlegs. This damage causes burning, sharp-stabbing and aching pain, amongst other types of pain. It can be sometimes difficult to know the cause of the damage to the small nerves in your arms and legs. In most cases, treatment for small fiber neuropathy is…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves your muscle weakness associated with MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no active ingredient. Immunoglobulin is an antibody produced by white blood cells that is used by the immune…
The purpose of this research study is to test an investigational drug called NP001. The study will evaluate if NP001 has an effect on slowing the signs and symptoms of your ALS, if there are any side effects, and if there are any medical problems with giving the drug as a solution into your vein (intravenous IV administration). An investigational drug is…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves the ability to taper participant's dose of corticosteroids without causing significant increase in your muscle weakness and worsening MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no…