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Pancreatic Clamp Study: Lowering Insulin Levels During Temporary Insulin Resistance

Condition: Obesity
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We're conducting a research study on how much insulin is needed to control blood sugar in people who are made temporarily resistant to insulin's effects. Insulin is the main hormone (chemical signal) that the body uses to lower the levels of sugar in the blood. We are interested in looking at insulin levels because we think that lowering insulin…
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VapeScan Heart and Lung Study

Condition: Addiction / Nicotine
Investigator: Ana Navas-Acien, MD, PHD, MPH
Status: Closed
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…
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Cigarette Smokers Wanted for Research Study Examining the Effects of Nicotine on Attention, Memory, and Perception

Condition: Addiction / Nicotine
Investigator: Mariam Aly, PhD
Status: Closed
This is a four-session study in which we will be recruiting existing cigarette smokers to explore the competitive dynamics between memory encoding and memory retrieval. To participate, you will first go through a phone screening to determine eligibility and learn about the study. Then you will be asked to visit our facility at the Morningside Campus of…
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