Looking for participants aged 18 to 55 who have trouble with heroin or other opiates to participate in a month-long research study at Columbia University Irving Medical Center evaluating the relationship between brain tasks and memory.
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…
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate how commonly drug overdoses in our community involve fentanyl and xylazine. We know that often drugs such as heroin, oxycontin, and even cocaine and methamphetamine, actually contain these additives, even though the person buying the drugs is not aware.
Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting individuals ages 18-65 who are seeking treatment for opioid use disorder to participate in a research treatment study. For your participation, you'll receive treatment with buprenorphine (either sublingual or injectable) at no cost. Participants will complete an overnight inpatient stay to start…
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…
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…
This is a prospective, single-center, single-blind, two-arm, 1:1 randomized clinical trial. Patients who have undergone successful elective PCI will be screened with a lipid profile and eligible patients will be enrolled. Non-eligible patients will be enrolled in a registry. Randomization will be stratified by baseline LDL-C level and current statin therapy…
This is a Prospective, multicenter, randomized, parallel-controlled, open-label two-arm trial with an adaptive design that will randomize about 1252 subjects at approximately 120 US and international centers. The study is looking to see if a device called the Impella device will improve the way the heart works as well as if health is improved as compared to…
The primary objective is to demonstrate that physiologically-guided stenting using the Philips SyncVision iFR co-registration is superior with respect to clinical outcomes compared to PCI guided by angiography alone. Secondary objectives include: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of physiology guidance with SyncVision compared to a standard of care PCI…
This study is trying to determine if using a Dynamic Coronary Roadmap (which is a software used along with an x-ray imaging system) reduces the total iodine contrast volume per Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedure compared to procedures performed without Dynamic Coronary Roadmap. This X-ray system provides imaging support while directing the…
Have an Opioid Use Disorder? We need your help for an inpatient clinical research study! Help the New York State Psychiatric Institute research better treatment options for those with opioid use disorder.You could earn up to $12,017.00.You must meet the following criteria: - Age 18 -59 years old- Have opioid use disorder- Be currently taking an oral daily…
Healthy Black and Latino heroin users (male and female ages 25-55) are needed for a research study assessing the relationship between heroin use and cellular aging. The study involves a single visit to the New York State Psychiatric Institute, and consists of questionnaires and the collection of a blood sample for genetic testing. The visit will take about…
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…
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…
This study has been designed to treat patient with coronary artery disease and demonstrate the superiority of the OCT device used to select and guide the stenting procedure when collecting images and flow measures inside the blocked artery.
This is a research study designed to look at the safety and effectiveness of the TriGUARD 3 cerebral embolic protection device in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The purpose of the study is to assess whether the TriGUARD 3 can prevent death, stroke, more subtle signs of brain injury, and/or silent brain injury as measured…
This research study uses MRI scans to compare the effect of two medications on suicidal thoughts and brain activity in people who have opioid use disorder. We hope to develop a better understanding of how well these two medications help depression and suicidal thoughts. You may qualify if you have opioid use disorder and suicidal thoughts. Participation…
The purpose of this study is to collect data for evaluating VFR (Virtual Flow Reserve) in comparison with standard FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) when patients undergo a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to treat blockage or narrowing in the heart artery or arteries.
A study evaluating the placement of any guidewire beyond complex narrowed arteries that are relatively common in patients undergoing ballon angioplasty (a procedure where a balloon is used to stretch open narrowed arteries). At least one Teleflex guidewire and at least one Turnpike catheter is used. The guidewires and catheters that are being studied are…
Healthy heroin users (men and women, ages 21-59) are needed for an eight-week inpatient study investigating medication effects at the NY State Psychiatric Institute. Earn approximately $6,550 - $7,350.
This study proposes to recruit patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) seeking treatment into our program of a 5 day outpatient detoxification and naltrexone induction followed by a relapse-prevention treatment with Extended release-naltrexone (XR-NTX) for 8 weeks.
The Saranas Early Bird Bleed The Saranas study uses a device is called the Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System (EBBMS) and it is intended to provide physicians with an early indication of a potential internal bleeding complication due to vessel injury that may occur during the procedure before any symptoms present.