The Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University is doing a research study to learn how to best improve sleep health in couples for supporting heart health. We are looking for couples aged 30-65 years with no history of cancer or heart disease. To see if individuals qualify for the study, couples who are interested in participating will have to go…
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious illness and relapse rates are high. We have shown that behavioral routines get stuck/entrenched. Our newest research, Relapse Prevention and Changing Habits (REACH+) for Anorexia Nervosa, aims to help patients minimize unhelpful routines and develop more healthful recovery-oriented behavior. Participants will complete initial…
Our lab is conducting brain imaging research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 to be study participants. As a schizophrenia study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits. You will also complete a number of computer-based…
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 objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system when treating patients with aortic regurgitation. Aortic Regurgitation is a condition that develops when the heart's aortic valve does close tightly, therefore the blood leaks back into the heart chamber. The JenaValve Pericardial TAVR system will…
The main purpose of the study is to evaluate if treatment with CardioRX will prevent pericarditis recurrences after the therapy with IL-1 blocker (medication to reduce inflammation) has been stopped. You are being asked to join the study because you have recurrent pericarditis. Pericarditis is inflammation of the percardium (double layer sac that surrounds…
This study will enroll with children, adolescents and young adults that are less than 22 years old that have returned or 'relapsed' acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnoses. Within this group, the study is also targeting those are also unable to receive additional chemotherapy treatments containing anthracycline, which is a type of antibiotic that…
We are doing this study to evaluate the real-world use of the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System indicated for patients who are unable to lower their blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medication. This is an FDA approved device. Involvement in the study is expected to last approximately 60 months. Patients will be asked to collect blood…
Race-Based Stress Reduction and Resilience Program for African-American Women. Join this important research study to examine the effectiveness of an eight-week stress reduction program for older African-American women. To learn more contact 347-978-2871 or son_RiSEstudy@cumc.columbia.edu. Study Requirements: African-American female between 50-75 years old,…
The Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University is doing a research study to learn how improving sleep habits affects heart health. We are looking for adults aged 30+ years with no history of cancer or heart disease. To see if individuals qualify for the study, those who are interested in participating will first do an in-person visit and their…
We are looking for adults (ages 40-64) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or any other non-heterosexual identity to participate in a 12-week program focused on reducing risk of heart disease. If successful, this will be the first intervention designed to reduce heart disease risk in non-heterosexual adults. The program will involve several parts…
The purpose of this study is to assess whether it is safe and effective to stop oral anticoagulation medication (a blood-thinning medication) during prolonged periods of normal heart rhythm in participants with infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm and is associated with an…
The study uses brain imaging and cortisol to understand risk and protective factors for mental health among adolescents on social media. We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 14-17 who struggle with mental health. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: 1. Complete a mental health interview (over Zoom), 2. Complete a Magnetic…
The measurement of blood pressure used to determine if a person has high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) and whether their blood pressure is controlled while taking medications that lower blood pressure. For many people, blood pressure levels are different when measured in a provider's office versus during normal daily activities outside of…
We are conducting a study on depression and suicide risk, and participants can earn up to $300 for taking part. Suicide rates in the U.S. are rising, and new treatments are urgently needed. This study focuses on the brain chemical glutamate, which may play an important role in mood and mental health. We will compare glutamate levels at rest and during…
The goal of this early feasibility study is to gain initial insight into the basic safety and performance of transluminal (through the blood vessels) implantation of the PASCAL System's implant (composed of man-made materials). We are trying to evaluate the safety and performance of the PASCAL System with Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) (also known as…
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood…
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…
This is a phase 1 study for participants with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) diagnosis. This study will observe the safety, side effects, and best dose of Imetelstat as an investigational drug, or drug that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA…
The purpose of this study is to find out, in patients with CAD who had successful TAVR with a balloon expandable heart valve, whether restoring blood flow to all blocked or narrowed arteries via PCI using coronary stents (metal scaffold) is better than treating the coronary artery disease with medications only following TAVR. The study will also compare…
In this study, we are trying to learn more about the symptoms of psychosis, specifically to learn how alterations in the brain may produce certain experiences (including voice hearing or auditory hallucinations) that are common in people with psychosis or schizophrenia. The study involves clinical interviews, computer tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (…
This is a prospective multicenter study whose purpose is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 and SAPIEN 3 Ultra valves with Commander delivery system in patients with severe symptomatic calcific mitral valve disease with severe mitral annular calcification (which is a progressive loss of function of the mitral valve due to…
Researchers at Columbia University School of Nursing are investigating how daily life experiences (such as stressful events) are associated with mental health, health behaviors, and blood pressure in adults. We are recruiting non-pregnant English-speaking adults between the ages of 18-64 who have no history of hypertension or cardiovascular disease.…
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…
This study aims to collect information about the symptoms and treatments of patients who have severely clogged arteries and are treated with commercially available Boston Scientific Corporation drug-eluting devices marketed for the treatment of lesions located in the peripheral vasculature. Participation in the study is expected to last for up to two (2)…
We are seeking insights from a diverse group of community members and leaders, especially African-American and Latino individuals. The primary aim is to understand the factors influencing the decision between the PCI and CABG procedures. Participation will involve a 20-minute survey. Some survey participants might also be invited for a focus group or an…
We are doing this study to test the use of a drug called bromocriptine for women with a condition called Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). The study will look at how the heart muscle improves in women taking bromocriptine compared to a group of women given a placebo or inactive pill.
Depression and some antidepressants may be associated with an increased risk of breaking a bone. It is not clear why this could be the case. It is possible that depression and/or certain medications used for the treatment of depression cause bone loss, increase the risk of falls, are associated with lower physical activity, or effects on muscle function.…
The purpose of this registry is to collect information over time about how Medtronic products are working and/or the outcome of the treatment. The registry will be used to support post-market surveillance/monitoring activities and post-approval studies (e.g., to collect safety and performance information). In addition, it will be used to obtain clinical…
Tricuspid Regurgitation is a disorder in which the Tricuspid valve, the valve in between the two right chambers that does not close properly. As a result, blood flows backward through the Tricuspid valve. The Edwards Tricuspid Transcatheter Repair System includes an artificial device, made to serve as a spacer to treat the diseased tricuspid heart valve.
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…
We are working with researchers at Columbia University to test whether text messaging can be used effectively to help people with hypertension to control their blood pressure. If you are between the ages of 18 and 85 years and have a cell phone, you may be eligible to participate in this study. The study would involve a telephone call that would last about…
The high incidence and variety of conduction disturbances post-TAVR represents a major challenge in the periprocedural management of TAVR recipients. Despite the growing body of knowledge on this topic, the large variability in the management of these complications has translated into a high degree of uncertainty regarding the most appropriate treatment of…
The Center for OCD Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in a research study, at no cost to you. This study is investigating the medicinal effects of nabilone for OCD symptoms. Nabilone is a synthetic form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is one of the active…
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 purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with anticoagulation medications incombination with the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device with a dose of a clot-dissolving drug(thrombolytic) can reduce the risk of death and other serious problems when compared to anticoagulation medication alone. Other measurements will be taken to observe your…
Our lab is conducting research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia/Depression to be study participants. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits and computer-based tasks.…
This research study seeks to better understand the biological and behavioral aspects of specific phobia and evaluate how the "Self-Distancing" technique might help youth confront their fears. The study will be conducted at Columbia University in Manhattan. Participation involves completing questionnaires and attending a single visit for a…
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that will compare the clinical outcome of MitraClip device versus surgical repair in patients with severe primary MR who are at moderate surgical risk and whose mitral valve has been determined to be suitable for correction by MV repair surgery by the cardiac surgeon on the local site heart team. In this trial,…
You may want to join this study because your heart condition may respond to a device-based therapy called cardiac modulation therapy called the OPTIMIZER System. The OPTIMIZER INTEGRA CCM-D System, also known as a Cardiac Contractility Modulation Defibrillator, is an investigational device system that combines CCM therapy and ICD therapy into one device.…
The study is designed to compare the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System to the MitraClip System for reduction of degenerative mitral regurgitation.
The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction FIT valve repair system is a prospective, single arm, multi-center study to evaluate the safety and performance of the Cardioband Tricuspid System. The Edwards Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System is intended for patients with tricuspid regurgitation deemed to be potential candidates for…
This prospective, multicenter trial is looking at the investigative device called the ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR to see if it is safe and effective in treating patients with severe symptomatic native aortic stenosis. The ACURATE Transcatheter Aortic Valve System for TAVR is designed for iliofemoral access and delivery of a self-…
Are you suffering from chronic depression? We are seeking participants for a depression treatment research study at Columbia University using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This study develops a more accurate TMS to treat chronic depression. Participation includes clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will receive 27…
The purpose of this study is to explore sources of stress, stress management techniques, and health behaviors associated with heart disease risk among transgender and gender diverse adults (ages 35 to 64 years). We also hope to identify preferences for an intervention to reduce heart disease risk among transgender and gender diverse adults. Participants…
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…
Aortic stenosis (AS) or narrowing of the arteries remains one of the most common valvular diseases in the Western population requiring intervention. The deterioration of the aortic valve is more common in the older population and usually along with coronary artery disease (CAD) requires the need for treatment. This is a study that is collecting safety and…
This is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center, early feasibility study. This research study is for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the heart's tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart…
The goal of this present study is to determine the feasibility of recruiting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) adults ages 40-64 years for a stress management intervention to reduce heart disease risk among LGBQ adults. Taking part in this study will last approximately 30 minutes and includes completing a brief questionnaire via video conference or…
This is a prospective, randomized, multi-center, controlled post-market study. The ALL-RISE study is looking at Fractional flow reserve (FFR) which is a medical test that doctors use to check how narrow the heart arteries are and decide if a stent or other treatment is needed. It helps doctors determine if the blockage is causing significant reduction in…
This study will be performed to determine if Panzyga (the study drug) can help with preventing infections in patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Panzyga is a study drug administered via injection into the vein, which contains human antibodies also called immunoglobulins. It is manufactured by Octapharma. Your participation in this clinical…
The ALLEVIATE-HF study is a prospective, randomized, multi-site, interventional, investigational device exemption (IDE) study. The purpose of the study is to gain experience with utilization of an integrated device diagnostic-based risk stratification algorithm to guide patient care in subjects with NYHA class II and III heart failure. The study will…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of Quizartinib that can be given safely with chemotherapy in children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) which has come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Quizartinib will be given by mouth once a day from Day 6 through Day 28. It will be given in combination with…
We are doing this study to collect sensor and heart failure (HF) event data that will be used to develop and test new diagnostic (not providing therapy) features for the insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) systems. ICMs are small devices implanted under the skin and are now widely used for the long-term monitoring and detection of abnormal heart rhythms. ICMs…
This is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, single-arm study that seeks to confirm and describe the safety and effectiveness of the GSO device as observed in the REDUCE pivotal IDE study. It is also designed to demonstrate acceptable performance of the GSO device in patients treated with percutaneous, transcatheter PFO closure plus anti-platelet medical…
This is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, single-arm, open-label clinical study, sponsored by Pi-Cardia. Fifteen (15) patients with symptomatic severe Aortic Stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve) who are considered operable but are not recommended by the heart team for immediate treatment with surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement…
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…
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drugs called Nivolumab and 5-Azacytidine can be given safely in children and young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which has come back after treatment or has not responded to standard therapy. These drugs are thought to work by turning on genes that limit the growth of cancer cells. The study drugs…
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…
This is a research study for patients who have Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), a condition that occurs when the three leaflets of the hearts tricuspid valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart has to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood forward.…
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have moderate-severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms. Subjects will be randomly assigned, l to one of two groups: (1) Treatment…
The goal of the project is to identify differences in learning in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by measuring the activity of the brain while participants complete computer tasks. Eligible participants will be asked questions about their medical and psychiatric history and perform tasks on a computer while an electroencephalogram (EEG) is recorded.…
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…
We are currently looking for Hispanic/Latino men and women aged 30-65 years to participate in a study to help create sleep programs for better health. Participants will attend a discussion group about sleep health and give their opinion about a sleep health program. Compensation of $40 will be provided at the end of the discussion group. You will have the…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that causes the heart's upper chambers (the atria) to beat very fast and irregularly. The purpose of this study is to determine if early study treatment with the medicine dronedarone is more effective than usual care alone for the prevention of unplanned cardiovascular hospitalization…
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) that has transformed to accelerated or blast phase. MPN is a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many blood cells. The different types of MPN are myelofibrosis (MF), essential thrombocythemia (ET), or polycythemia vera (PV). Over time,…
The purpose of this research study is to understand if aspirin is needed in patients heart failure implanted with the HeartMate 3. Patients with devices like the HeartMate 3 take two blood thinner medicines, specifically warfarin and aspirin. Patients implanted with devices like the HeartMate 3 experience both clotting and bleeding complications. Data…
We are doing this study to gather information on participants returning at time of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) change-out or revision who underwent a device implantation with either a CanGaroo envelope, Tyrx envelope, or no envelope. A CIED is a device implantable inside the body, able to conduct pacing of the heart and therefore…
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have been diagnosed with a blood cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with or suspected to have a specific gene mutation (TP53 mutation) for which you have not received any prior AML treatment. Tumor protein p53 (TP53) is a gene that codes for a tumor suppressor protein, which is normally…
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…
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal dose of oral CGT9486 in patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM) and to determine the efficacy of CGT9486 at the selected optimal dose in patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM). This includes Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis, Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis with an Associated…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the study treatment- bendamustine and rituximab (BR) followed by venetoclax for 12 months. The combination of the drugs bendamustine and rituximab is a commonly used treatment for your disease. Venetoclax is an oral drug that blocks a protein called BCL-2 which is present on CLL cells. With this…
This study uses smartphone technology to better understand changes in adolescent moods over time. As a participant in our study, we would: (a) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and (b) collect data from your child's smartphone for 6 months through an app called the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS;…
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and long-term effects of CK-3773274 and to learn how well it is tolerated at different, increasing dose levels in participants with HCM.
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…
Patients who will be receiving immune effector cell (IEC) therapy for the treatment of their cancer (leukemia) are being asked to participate in this study. IEC can produce a harmful side effect called Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). CRS involves a release of a large amount of proteins into the bloodstream. This may cause changes in blood pressure and…
We are conducting a research study to explore discrimination around depression and barriers to care in youth ages 14-18. We will use what we learn to create videos to reduce such discrimination. Parental permission is required for this study. Adolescents (ages 14-18) will participate in an individual interview that will be approximately 45 minutes long. We…
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, both good and bad, of magrolimab in combination with azacitidine, to those of azacitidine in combination with placebo, to find out which is better for treating patients with MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). Other purposes of this study include determining the quantity of magrolimab in the blood, aspects of…
We are conducting research to explore self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages 18-25 who…
We are conducting research to explore the level of self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages…
We are conducting a research study to explore discrimination around depression and barriers to care in youth ages 14-18. We will use what we learn to create videos to reduce such discrimination. Parental permission is required for this study. Adolescents (ages 14-18) will participate in an individual interview that will be approximately 45 minutes long. We…
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the safety and performance of an experimental system called the Aortix System. The system is being designed for use in patients hospitalized for a worsening of their heart failure symptoms and who also show signs of strain on their kidneys. The Aortix System includes a pump, which we hope may help the heart and…
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, effectiveness, pharmacokinetic (PK how long the drug is in your body and how it is metabolized) and pharmacodynamics (PD where does the drug go in your body and what is its biological effect) of the study drug, GFH009, in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies including acute myeloid…
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, you would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3) complete…
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, your teen would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3)…
This is a prospective, multi-center, observational, post-market study that will evaluate the safety and procedural success of performing trans-radial access for treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the lower extremities. This research study will collect outcome data of patients undergoing percutaneous endovascular treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (…
The purpose of this clinical research study is to evaluate the safety (any good or bad effects) of CYNK-001 and to assess the effects of CYNK-001 on your Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Also, the study plans to determine the maximum tolerated dose (highest safe dose) of CYNK-001 and assess whether CYNK-001 can eliminate your residual (leftover) disease.…
This is a prospective, single arm, three stage, multi-site, clinical investigation evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Carag Bioresorbable Septal Occluder (CBSO) to treat patients with clinically significant hole in the atrial septal defect compared to other commercially approved devices. The study is being done to determine the safety and efficacy of…
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…
This is a research study to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. Particularly, we are looking at the importance of inflammation in the process. If you participate, you will receive an experimental medication for your depression named ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (ethyl EPA), an omega 3 fatty acid. You will…
A study to find out if the experimental drug ARRY-371797 vs. placebo has beneficial effects on ability to walk over a 6-minute period (as measured by the 6-minute walk test) in adults with genetic dilated cardiomyopathy.
This research study is evaluating an investigational drug, called cirmtuzumab, in combination with astandard drug, called ibrutinib (Imbruvica), as a possible treatment for patients with CLL/SLL or MCL. All cells in the body receive signals to grow and survive, but sometimes these signals get out of control, causing too much cell growth. When the growth of…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
This study is designed to look at the safety and performance of The Intrepid TMVR System using transfemoral transseptal access (TF). TF is a procedure that requires access to the femoral vein by an incision in the lower limb between the knee and the hip. The study population is for patients with severe, symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR), a condition…
Sertraline (also known as Zoloft) is an FDA approved medication that is used to treat anxiety in children and adolescents. We aim to better understand how children and adolescents with anxiety respond to sertraline and whether we can predict medication response. If your child is eligible, he or she can participate in a research study and will receive both a…
We are currently enrolling individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to participate in this research study. This is a one-year open-label study to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called REL-1017 (esmethadone) when taken alone (monotherapy) or when taken with other antidepressants (adjunctive therapy). Study…
Are you between the ages of 18-35? Do you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute are currently seeking participants who are interested in a brief trial of anti-psychotic medication. This study will include: - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a physical exam - clinical and neurocognitive…
RADIANCE II is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, single cohort study designed todemonstrate the effectiveness (how well it works) and safety of the Paradise Renal Denervation System in hypertensive subjects (subjects with high blood pressure).
The study is to determine whether aortic valve replacement is helpful for patients who have severe, calcific, aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic heart valve, where calcium has attached to the valve surface, resulting in obstructed blood flow) and do not have symptoms.
We are currently enrolling individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to participate in this research study. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational medication, brexpiprazole, for PTSD. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either brexpiprazole, sertraline (also known as…
The purpose of this study is to find out what dose of pacritinib is safest and works best for participants. Pacritinib is an experimental drug, which is a drug that is being tested and is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. The study will be conducted at about 85 study clinics in North America, Europe, Israel and…
The Millipede Feasibility Study is a prospective, open-label, single-arm study to assess the safety and feasibility of the Millipede Transcatheter Annuloplasty Ring System in subjects with functional mitral regurgitation. The Millipede Annuloplasty Ring System is a novel transcatheter, fully adjustable, complete annuloplasty repair device for the treatment…
This prospective, multicenter, open-label, single arm, first-in human study will enroll up to 75 subjects aimed at examining the performance of the LAAC device for LAA closure.
Do you suffer from depression? Have standard treatments not been helpful? Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a study of an experimental antidepressant called ketamine, which can provide rapid relief of depressive symptoms in some patients. The study involves an inpatient stay, during which participants undergo brain…
A randomized, placebo-controlled, investigator- and participant-blinded study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of HSY244 in participants with AF. Participants will be randomized and assigned to one of the following 2 treatment arms in a ratio of 1:1. Arm 1: HSY244 intravenous infusion; Arm 2: Placebo intravenous infusion…
The purpose of this study is to: Test if the lifespan of study participants is increased when uproleselan is added to standard chemotherapy medicines compared to standard chemotherapy alone; test if the number of study participants achieving disease remission is increased when uproleselan is added to standard chemotherapy medicines compared to standard…
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…
We will evaluate the D-cycloserine (DCS) and lurasidone with MRI measurement of brain responses to DCS. DCS is a drug that works on the same brain receptor as ketamine. DCS is not approved by the FDA for bipolar depression. Study participants will receive a dose of lurasidone or placebo in one MRI and a dose of DCS in another, followed by an optional follow…
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of the investigational drug, Mavacamten, to a placebo (an inactive drug). This is being done to evaluate whether Mavacamten is safe in obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients and helps to improve symptoms or ability to exercise. Mavacamten is an investigational drug. This means that it has…
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.
This study will see how the treatment you will receive for your chronic myeloid leukemia affects cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. The treatments that are being studied are called BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) (i.e., dasatinib, imatinib, nilotinib). Subjects who are eligible for the study will be starting treatment for chronic myeloid…
The purpose of this study is to determine if oral azacitidine (CC-486) is safe and effective as maintenance therapy in continuing the response patients had with their last acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment and improving the quality of that response. Currently, there is no standard treatment to maintain or improve patient response and patients are…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the CytoSorb device to reduce plasma free hemoglobin when used intra-operatively with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in subjects undergoing cardiac surgery.
This trial is looking to enroll patients with heart failure in order to study the effect and safety of the study drug, vericiguat, when compared to a placebo. Patients will remain on their regular standard of care treatment and will receive either a placebo or Vericiguat. All patients will be monitored closely by the study team.
The LOTUS Edge Valve System is intended to improve aortic valve function in symptomatic subjects with severe aortic stenosis who are at intermediate risk for standard surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), including those who have a bicuspid native valve. The study will include subjects presenting with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who are…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy (how well the study drug works) and safety of venetoclax in combination with azacitidine in subjects who have not been treated for their acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The tolerability (the degree to which evident adverse effects can be tolerated by the patient) of venetoclax will also be evaluated.
The purpose of this study is to find out if the mitral valve can be safely replaced using a procedure that issimpler than the open-heart procedure being used today and may be safer for patients who are at ahigher risk from conventional open-heart surgery. The device being studied would be implanted without the need for an open-heart procedure and without…
This study will allow cancer survivors an opportunity to learn whether light therapy is helpful to them in addressing common concerns of cancer survivors such as fatigue, feeling low, and/or trouble sleeping by engaging in an N-of-1 or individualized trial.
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an…
The main purposes of this study are to: 1) understand the safety of atezolizumab given in combination with Hu5F9-G4 and 2) understand the way the body processes atezolizumab and Hu5F9-G4 (pharmacokinetics). This study will also be testing if the combination therapy is effective at treating relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML).…
This is a clinical research study for subjects with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) who have not received any treatment for their disease and who are over the age of 60. These patients will be treated with low-does cytarabine in combination with Lintuzumab-Ac225. Low dose cytarabine has been investigated in elderly AML patients for at least two decades and is…
The purpose of this study is to find out whether an experimental device, called HeartMate PHP, can safely help maintain blood flow during angioplasty, and to compare it to an FDA approved device called Impella. This study will also evaluate the safety and efficacy of the HeartMate Percutaneous Heart Pump (HeartMate PHP) when used in patients who are…
If you're experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency, please stop negotiating this website and call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This website is not designed to address an acute psychiatric emergency. Purpose: To find out whether intranasal ketamine, when added to standard antidepressant treatment, improves the outcome of treatment for…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new device to treat patients who may benefit from the repair of their mitral heart valve due to mitral regurgitation. The device is called the Edwards Cardioband System (Edwards Cardioband System or the device). The device is investigational in the United States but has been approved in Europe. This clinical study…
The objective of this study is to collect outcome data on valve performance and a pre-specified TAVR care pathway. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at extreme, high, or intermediate surgical risk. Since CoreValveTM became commercially approved…
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug called "alovicidib" in combination with cytarabine and daunorubicin in the treatment of AML. Investigational means that this drug has not been approved by the FDA. Cytarabine and daunorubicin are both standard of care treatments for patients with AML.…
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of a pacing device, Micra Transcatheter for patients who have been recommended to get a pacemaker because their heart beats irregularly or is too slow at certain times. A pacemaker senses your hearts activity and stimulates your heart if needed. In this study you will get a Medtronic Micra…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the brain wave patterns are improved after administration of CVN058 compared to placebo in subjects with schizophrenia. The study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to measure naturally occurring brain waves as you listen to recorded sounds.
The goal of this open-administration treatment study of escitalopram (or duloxetine) is to evaluate the effect of antidepressant medication on treating the syndrome of frailty in older adults with depressive symptoms. Patients with significant depressive symptoms and 1 or more symptoms of the frailty syndrome (exhaustion, decreased energy, weight loss,…
The purpose of this study, which involves research, is to determine if giving an experimental drug called acalabrutinib in combination with venetoclax with and without obinutuzumab is safe and effective for treating people with CLL compared to a combination of bendamustine and rituximab (BR) or a combination of Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide and Rituximab (…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an experimental medication, FT-2102, in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Patients will receive either FT-2102 alone or in combination with cytarabine or azacitidine, an approved drug commonly used in the treatment of AML and MDS. Subjects will remain on…
This study will help evaluate the progression of heart disease in people with heart failure. This will be done using 2 MRI studies, as well as a few blood tests. Depending which group you fall into you will come in for either 3 or 4 visits and 1 phone call at the 1 year mark.
The purpose of this study is to find out more about how physical activity monitors can help assess patients with pulmonary hypertension. We hope to find a relationship between the data on physical activity monitors and the tests that routinely done in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
The purpose of this study is to provide samples for biomarker testing for the different MPD-RC treatment studies. As part of the treatment study you currently participating in, this is an additional research study in which you we will ask for you to donate blood and/or bone marrow samples, two nail clippings, and buccal (cheek) swab. In order to…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, and effectiveness of ABT-199 in combination with decitabine and ABT-199 in combination with azacitidine in subjects who have not been treated for their AML. In addition, substances (biomarkers) found in the blood and bone marrow that may indicate the effects or progress of the leukemia and the activity of…
This study is for patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and require a stent placement. The purpose of this clinical research study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Orsiro stent or a non-investigational Xience stent. The Orsiro stent is investigational, which means it is not yet approved by the FDA and can only be used in research…
A drug study looking at the effects of 10 mg Dapagliflozin vs. Placebo in patients with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) with either diabetes or pre-diabetes.
This study is for children and teens who have been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside the large bones of the body where blood cells are made. In AML, the bone marrow makes large numbers of immature white blood cells called blasts. These blast cells crowd out the normal cells of the bone…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of pevonedistat that can be given safely with chemotherapy in young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) that has either come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Pevonedistat works by blocking some of the enzymes that are needed for cell growth.
The purpose of this trial is to determine if people with impaired heart function, that may have been induced with chemotherapeutic drugs and/or radiation, will have improved heart function with a cardiac device that can pace the heart more efficiently using cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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.
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an…
The purpose of this study is to find if PTC299 is safe to treat people with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well to determine the dose of PTC299 that can be given without causing severe side effects. AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow (spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made). PTC299 is being developed to…
This study is for patients with Richter's transformation (RT). The purpose of this study is to see if a new type of investigational drug called PNT2258 that may be effective in blocking the "on" signal to cancer cells, eventually causing them to die. We are trying to see if PNT2258 provides evidence of anti-tumor effect by measuring what…
This study is for patients who suffer from a leakage of blood within on of the valves of the heart. The leakage of blood is also called regurgitation. The valve that is leaking is called the tricuspid valve and it is located within the right side of the heart. This condition is referred to as functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR). The treatment of FTR…
We are performing functional MRI (fMRI) scans before starting and after completing an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. These scans are being performed to identify brain changes that occur after an acute course of ECT for participants with treatment-resistant depression. We also intend to perform two follow-up fMRI scans at two-…
The purpose of this study is to deterimine if the Drug-Coated Chocolate Touch Balloon Catheters is safe and effective compared to a drug-coated balloon that is already approved in patients with a blockage in the blood vessels of their leg.
This study is to test if a combination drug/device therapy using TEMSIROLIMUS (Temsirolimus Injection), with or without the generic steroid DEXAMETHASONE (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection), can be delivered safely into the tissue around the blood vessel wall at the time of an angioplasty ( which is a a procedure to open blocked arteries and restore…
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of ruxolitinib, an investigational drug, compared to anagrelide, an FDA approved drug. Investigational means that the study drug has not been approved by the FDA for treatment of ET. Patients will be assigned to one of two groups. Group A will receive ruxolitinib and placebo…
The purpose of this study is to test whether a device called an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)can increase the likelihood of survival in patients at risk of heart rhythm irregularities as determinedby the analysis of a 24 hour monitor that is performed within 2 to 15 months after a heart attack. AnICD is a device that is implanted under the skin…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of different doses and durations of TV-46000 given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection as compared to placebo for use as a potential maintenance in adults with schizophrenia.
RESEARCH STUDY:Brief Intervention for Public Speaking Fears (IRB#7293).- Are you between the ages of 18 - 60?- Do you have bothersome fears of public speaking?- Are you interested in trying a novel intervention?This research study tests whether a brief intervention using a medication called propranolol is effective at reducing public speaking fears. This…
The main purpose of this research study is to investigate if a drug called Vedolizumab is safe and effective in preventing acute graft-versus-host disease (attack of donor cells on recipient healthy organs after transplant) of the gut in comparison to placebo (dummy drug). This will be studied in patients undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell…
The purpose of this study is to find the dose of imetelstat that best treats myelofibrosis. (A doseis a measured amount of a drug taken at one time.) The effects of imetelstat on myelofibrosis as well as any side effects will be explored.
Many patients want to know which blood pressure medication is the best for them. In this study, we will test the feasibility of a new approach to determining the best blood pressure (BP) medication for individual patients by performing an N-of-1 trial in which patients will have the opportunity to test a series of 3 blood pressure medications at escalating…
The purpose of the study is to characterize von Willebrand Factor (VWF) profiles in patients receiving HeartMate 3 (HM3) and compare them to HeartMate II (HMII) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
The overall purpose of this part of the study is to determine the best dose of JCAR017 for treating adult participants with relapsed or refractory B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) and to understand the side effects that participants with your disease may have when they are treated with JCAR017.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the study drug ABT-199 works and safety of ABT-199 in subjects with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) whose cancer has come back (relapsed) after treatment or no response (refractory) to treatment with B-cell receptor signaling pathway inhibitor therapy, namely Ibrutinib and/or Idelalisib. In addition,…
The purpose of this study is to better understand how common CTEPH is, how the disease affects the body, and how different treatments work. This is in hope to learn how to better care for patients with this disease. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about their quality of life and symptoms and medical records will be looked at.
The purpose of this study is to gather more information about how effective the St. Jude Medical (SJM) TMMasters Series 15mm Rotatable Mechanical Heart Valve (15mm valve) is at treating a child's condition, as well as collecting information about the safety of the valve. The childs surgeon will have determined that child will likely require the 15mm…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the combination of the experimental drugs called atezolizumab and guadecitabine (not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA or any other regulatory authority outside the United States) to find out what effects, good or bad, the combination of atezolizumab and guadecitabine has on patients…
The study aims to assess the impact of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on brain imaging and neurophysiological measures in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the NuPulseCV intravascular ventricular assist system (iVAS), a device similar to an Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) that helps circulate blood from the heart throughout the rest of the body. This study aims to: (1) See if the iVAS improves your blood circulation (2) Better understand how the iVAS device could…
The purpose of the study is to see if a medicine called gilteritinib/ASP2215 given in combination with atezolizumab is both effective and safe as a treatment for AML patients with mutations in the FLT3 gene. Some AML patients have a mutation in the gene called FLT3. When patients have a FLT3 mutation, more of the FLT3 protein is on the leukemic cells, or…
The purpose of the study is to test how effective and safe the study drug SGI-110 is compared with current standard treatment for AML. The study drug, SGI-110, is changed in the body into a compound called decitabine. Decitabine is an approved drug in the US for treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and in Europe for treatment of…
The goal of this study is to assess the safety and function of this new device to insert an artificial mitral valve. This study is for patients who are a high risk candidate for standard openheart surgery to treat their mitral regurgitation. The standard medical treatments generally available to patients with mitral regurgitation who do not undergo surgery…
This study is for patients who suffer from a condition where one of the blood vessels that deliver blood to your leg has a significant narrowing. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). The narrowing may be suitable for a treatment technique called balloon angioplasty. One of the therapies that has been used to treat PAD is balloon angioplasty. It…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability (the effect of the drug on your body), pharmacokinetics (the effect of your body on the drug) and maximum tolerated dose of sertraline in combination with cytosine arabinoside (ara-C, cytarabine) when given to patients with treatment-resistant myeloid leukemia. In addition, the effect of the…
The purpose of this research study, is to learn whether an experimental device (called Evolut R) can help clear hardened blockage in coronary arteries (blood vessels that feed the heart muscle) in patients with a disease is called aortic stenosis.Subjects that choose to participate and are eligible will have their interventional cardiologist use this device…
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical and mental effects of exercise in adults who have experienced a recent traumatic event. Participation in this study requires attending 12 sessions at Teachers College Columbia University over the course of six weeks. Each session will last between 30 and 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated with…
We are seeking adolescents ages 13-17 to participate in a study on anhedonia. Anhedonia is the reduced ability to feel pleasure or enjoy things, and is a key feature of depression and other mental illnesses. If you believe your child is experiencing anhedonia, they may be eligible to participate in this study. If your child participates in this study, we…
We are currently looking for men and women, age 18-65 y, to participate in a sleep study. To participate you must have experienced insomnia (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing sleep that is unrefreshing) for at least 1 month. This is a 2-phase outpatient and inpatient study. We will test 2 different non-drug based methods to improve…
This study is for patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The purpose of this study is to determine if decitabine plus JNJ-56022473 can be safely combined and is active for your disease. The study drugs used in this study are JNJ-56022473, an experimental drug and DACOGEN ( also known generic as decitabine), a drug already used to treat your type of…
The study has been designed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the Paradise Renal Denervation System when treating patients with high blood pressure known as hypertension. When blood pressure is persistently elevated and pushes against the walls of the artery over a long period of time it is known to cause Hypertension. The Paradise Renal Denervation…
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…
The main goal of this study is to find out about how duvelisib acts in patients with CLL/SLL who were previously treated with a BTKi (Bruton Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor - commercially available ibrutinib or another investigational BTKi). Duvelisib is an investigational drug, meaning that it is not FDA approved, designed to try to stop cancer growth by…
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of CEP-417 (Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (MPCs)) when administered through an injection catheter to your heart muscle improving your symptoms, helping your heart function better, improving your quality of life, and in reducing the number of times you may need to be hospitalized due to your heart failure.…
This trial is a non-randomized, prospective, multi-center early feasibility study to evaluate the safety and performance of the AccuCinch system in patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction HFrEF
We are studying the relationship between mitochondrial function and the experience of fatigue. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Cells within different organs contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, which sustain life and fuel energy-dependent processes that we do every day including muscle contraction and cognitive activity. They act…
The purpose of this study is to survey patients who have undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at Columbia University Medical Center in which the physician used a stent called the Promus Premier stent. Patients will be asked to do a brief 15-30 minute survey regarding their health since the PCI and stent implantation.
This study is being done to see how well tolerated the investigational drug TGR-1202 is in comparison to other similar therapeutics agents in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
The goal of this study is to advance our understanding of how the brain processes emotion in adolescents. Adolescents with and without symptoms of anxiety are invited to participate. This study takes place over two days and includes an evaluation and a brain imaging session. Participants will be compensated up to $250. This study does not provide treatment.
The ASD study has been designed to treat patients with an atrial septal defect with the use of the cardioform ASD occluder delivery system. The study will evaluate how safe the cardioform device is and how effective it is when treating patients with an atrial septal defect.
The purpose of this research study is to determine the preliminary safety and effectiveness (how well something works) of alvocidib when used after the standard drug decitabine in patients with MDS. The study will also gain information about the PK (the process by which a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and eventually eliminated by the body),…
This is a clinical research study for subjects with Myelofibrosis (Primary, Post-Polycythemia Vera, and Post-Essential Thrombocytopenia) and thrombocytopenia. The purpose of this study is to determine if pacritinib is better at reducing spleen size and a reduction in symptoms than the best available therapy. This is a randomized, controlled study.…
This study is for patients that have developed acute right ventricular failure or decompensation following LVAD implantation, post myocardial infarction, post heart transplant or post open heart surgery. The primary purpose for this study is to assess safety, feasibility and possible effectiveness of the use of the Impella RP System device in patients with…
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…
The main purpose of this study is to see how effective an investigational new drug (tipifarnib, the study drug) is to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). "Investigational" means that tipifarnib has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use outside of clinical trials. You…
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of a study drug called apixaban on patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation during and after treatment to put them back into a normal heart rhythm (also known as cardioversion) .
The purpose of this pilot research study is to test whether certain components of the marijuana plant, known as "cannabinoids", may help to reduce symptoms in patients with OCD. Specifically, patients enrolled in the study will smoke marijuana containing different concentrations of 2 different cannabinoids, THC and CBD. Both of these agents act on…
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are typically treated with two types of medications: stimulants and non-stimulants. These medications work in different ways to treat ADHD symptoms, but we do not fully understand the brain mechanisms underlying the medications' effects. This study will use MRI scanning to look at changes in…
This study is investigating how the brains of people with OCD may change with treatment. The study uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to scan the brain, and the treatment used is a form of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy consisting of Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP). Participants will undergo a scan, which lasts for approximately 2 hours and takes…
This study is to collect information about the symptoms and treatments of patient who have severely clogged arteries and to learn about their outcomes at one year. If you choose to be part of this research, we will ask you to be involved in five interviews with study staff. Each interview will take about 30 minutes of your time and we will contact you…