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OptimICE-PCR: Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This study is being done to answer the following question: Among patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who achieve a pathologic complete response (pCR) after preoperative chemotherapy in combination with pembrolizumab, will observation after surgery be as effective as completing 6 more months of pembrolizumab after surgery at…
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3D Ultrasound Imaging of the Eye

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ronald Silverman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Department of Ophthalmology is conducting an NIH-funded study of vitreous floaters. Adults with or without floaters will be qualified for this study. We are specifically interested in myopes (nearsighted people) and diabetics as well as candidates for cataract surgery in addition to normal subjects. The study will involve routine measurements of axial…
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HPTN 103/ Purpose 4: An HIV Prevention Study for People Who Inject Drugs

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that is taken to prevent HIV if a person is exposed to HIV. Research is ongoing to develop PrEP medications that may be both convenient and effective. This study is important because people who inject drugs face multiple overlapping individual, social, legal, and structural challenges contributing to a…
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Studies of Behavior and Cognition (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 60. As a healthy study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of computer-based tasks. Study participants earn…
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Study of People with First-Degree Relatives (Parents, Siblings, Children) with Multiple Sclerosis

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Genes and Environment in MS (GEMS) is a longitudinal cohort study investigating how genetics and environment can lead to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. We are recruiting first-degree relatives (siblings, parents, and children) of people who have been diagnosed with MS. This study involves the collection of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain,…
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Impact of Aromatase Inhibitors on Daily Activities for Individuals with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Rochelle Mendonca, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Columbia University will be conducting research to understand the impact of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) on performing everyday activities, like bathing and making meals, for women diagnosed with breast cancer. The purpose of this study is to understand how functional performance is impacted by the use of AIs, and its…
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Nutrition Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are currently looking for healthy, nonsmoking adults ages 25-65yrs who are dissatisfied with their sleep to participate in a sleep study. Participants should find their sleep not refreshing but not taking external sleep aids. Participants must be willing to eat different foods for two periods of 4 days and undergo testing over a 24-hour period at the…
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Bilingual Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marla Hamberger, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this project is to develop a set of word finding or "naming" tests for Bilingual English-Spanish speakers, ages 16-85. The main tasks involve naming pictures of common objects (e.g. broom) or naming items when given a description (e.g. "what children ride to school in"). There are some other tasks as well such as single…
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The Lifespan Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Michael Lipton, MD PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Lifespan Study uses neuroimaging, cognitive tests, and genomics to explore how the brain's structure and function change throughout life. We are creating a database of typical brain imaging data to study age-related changes. This database will support research, clinical studies, and the creation of new tools for measuring brain health. The Lifespan…
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DUO: Mobile Health tool Focus Groups to support HIV PrEP among Young Latino/e/x Cisgender Men and nonbinary Persons assigned Male at birth

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Currently Recruiting
Come and talk with us about HIV prevention! HPTN 113-01/DUO is a series of 3 focus group discussions with young Latino/e/x cisgender men and gender nonbinary persons assigned male at birth (AMAB), who have sex with men. The focus groups will be conducted in English or Spanish, include 5-10 people, and be audio-recorded. Participants will be asked to give…
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Meal Timing Study (20-49 Yrs)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether the timing of your meals influences health. We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking, men and women to participate in this study. You must regularly sleep at least 7-9 hours/night and regularly eat close to wake time. In addition, you must be willing to come to Columbia University Irving…
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Study to test how brain circuits may cause auditory hallucinations

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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. The study will be…
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Study to Predict Your Therapeutic Response (I-SPY 2 Trial)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The primary purpose of this trial is to determine whether adding new drugs to the standard initial cancer treatments for breast cancer increases the probability there will be no residual disease (cancer cells left after many attempts to remove the cancer), compared to the initial cancer treatment alone. The intervention includes different drugs to determine…
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Study of GLSI-100 in Female Patients with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this research is to test how well an investigational study drug (medication), GLSI-100, can prevent your cancer from coming back. The research study will also collect information about the safety of the medication. The research will also study how the medication works and who responds the best to the medication. GLSI-100 is a combination of a…
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HIV Vaccine Study: HVTN 312

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, Division of AIDS, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of two new experimental HIV vaccines. This is a first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial where we will be testing 2 study vaccines, CH505M5 N197D mRNA-gp160 and CH505 TF mRNA-gp160. The goal is to…
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Brain Mechanisms of Perceiving Faces

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Freeman, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Social Cognitive & Neural Sciences Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychology is conducting a brain imaging study, which will take place over the next 1-3 months. You will be compensated for your time and receive a free video of your brain! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The study will involve a 2-…
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Immune Responses in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for participants for a study on the role of immune response in Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). We are inviting people WITH PD, WITH AD, WITH amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, or WITHOUT PD or AD to come and participate. We will be doing several questionnaires, a motor exam, and a short cognitive assessment,…
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Human Memory and Decision Making - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a series of research studies investigating people's memory and decision-making. As a healthy study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of computer-based tasks. Study participants earn between $15/hour for their time. The…
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Study Comparing Survival of Patients Monitored with Serum Tumor Marker Directed Disease Versus Usual Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Melissa Accordino, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine if overall survival of patients monitored with serum tumor marker direct disease monitoring (STMDDM) is as good as the overall survival of patients monitored with the usual care.
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Scott Small, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
For over 30 years, The Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) has worked with thousands of participants who have helped provide important insights into how the brain ages and why Alzheimer's disease may develop. We are actively recruiting adults 65 years of age and older who share our commitment to be part of this…
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Does Your Nose Remember? Understanding the Role of Smell in Memory Processes

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jonathan Overdevest, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Columbia Otolaryngology Department is interested in understanding how sense of smell relates to memory and neurocognition. Participation will involve answering a series of questionnaires, completing a formal evaluation of your smell with standardized measurements, and complete short smell and memory games. You can participate in this study if you are…
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Fair Start Study - How Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Influence the Health and Development of Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julie Herbstman, PhD, MSc
Status: Currently Recruiting
You are invited to participate in a research study to understand how environmental exposures during pregnancy influence the health and development of children. This study will begin at pregnancy and follow your child through age 11. A trained research worker will work with you and your child, administering questionnaires to you and developmental evaluations…
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Blood Donor Study for Adult Males of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean Descent

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Richard Francis, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This is a Blood Donor Study being conducted at Columbia University Irving Medical Center New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. We are interested in recruiting males between the ages of 18-65 who are of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean descent. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether genetic factors in your DNA affect…
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Alzheimer's Variant Imaging Study (ADVISe) (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Patrick Lao, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine how inflammation is related to changes in the brain that occur during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. If you are eligible for this study, we will ask you to complete 3-4 study visits over the course of about 5 months. Participation includes memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, PET scans, and a lumbar…
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Effect of lowering insulin levels on blood sugar

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are conducting a research study on how insulin controls blood sugar in both healthy people and those at risk of type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, aged 18-65, who have body mass indices either in the lean range (18-25 kg/m2) or in the obesity range (30-45 kg/m2) but who do not have prediabetes or diabetes. Participants will undergo a…
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HIV Vaccine: HVTN 144 - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) are conducting a study to learn about the safety and effectiveness of an experimental HIV vaccine. The study vaccine is a protein vaccine called N332-GT5 gp140. It includes a manmade protein that looks like a protein found on the outside of HIV. The study vaccine is…
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Detect Blood Pressure (BP) Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the impacts on blood pressure when it is measured with and without someone in the room with you. Two-part screening to determine eligibility for this study involves a) answering questionnaires and b) measuring your arm circumference. Participation in the…
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Studying Neural Mechanisms of Behavior and Cognition via Computer-Based Tasks (Ages 18-60)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting a magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study to investigate people's memory and decision-making. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 60 to be healthy study participants. In this study you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of…
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Lifestyle Patterns Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The overall goal of this project is to assess the role of rest-activity patterns on glucose control, body composition, and well-being. We are currently looking for non-smoking men and women, age 25 years or older and with pre-diabetes (HbA1c 5.7-6.4%) to participate in this study. You must regularly sleep at least 6 hours/night and have variable sleep…
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Memory Processes in the Brain

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lila Davachi, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Davachi Lab is currently running research studies to investigate information processing. These behavioral studies may involve looking at negative, neutral, and positive images on a computer screen (such as objects, faces, or scenes) and/or listening to negative, neutral, and positive auditory sounds (such as tones with varied pitches or human-produced…
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Temporary Insulin Resistance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are recruiting volunteers, aged 18-70, for a research study on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes because their bodies are resistant to the actions of the blood sugar-lowering hormone, insulin. To do this, we seek to temporarily induce or accentuate insulin resistance in 14…
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Biobank of Blood Samples from Overweight or Obese Patients

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are seeking adult volunteers with body mass index in the obesity range (30-45 kg/m2) to come in for a single study visit where they answer some health questions and have a small volume of blood drawn (25 cc/1.7 tbsp). We will measure levels of the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin as well as glucose (sugar), certain fats, and other molecules related…
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Effects of Growth Hormone and Liraglutide

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Growth hormone and insulin-like growth-factor 1 (IGF-1) are two hormones that are very important to human growth and metabolism. In disorders of GH and IGF-1 excess and deficiency, significant growth and metabolic abnormalities can develop. This study investigates the effects of GH on the appetite-stimulating hormone AgRP (agouti-related peptide) and the…
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Study of Memory Loss in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Catherine Clelland, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants with undergo a small blood draw (about 8 teaspoons)…
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Congenital Anomalies Research Exploration - CARE study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yufeng Shen, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Study examining the genetic causes of birth defects.
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Lowering Insulin Levels in Fatty Liver Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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, aged 18-70, who are overweight or obese with a body mass index of 27-50, and have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for, prediabetes.…
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Traumatic Brain Injury Effect on Blood Brain Barrier (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dritan Agalliu, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The aim of this study is to understand the mechanisms of secondary effects of traumatic brain injury on the blood-brain barrier and to understand the biochemical differences in the blood of people with Alzheimer's disease and the volunteer group. We will compare biochemical blood differences between a healthy group and traumatic brain injury patients…
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The Yo-Yo Sleep Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are currently looking for healthy, nonsmokers, ages 18-49yrs who are satisfied with their sleep to participate in a sleep study. Participants should typically sleep 7-9 hours/night without external sleep aids. Participants must be willing to change their sleep schedule for approximately 4 weeks. Compensation of up to $1000 will be provided for completing…
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Columbia University Biobank

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Muredach Reilly, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
As an academic medical center, we are always working to improve patient and population health. One way that research is supported here is through the Columbia University Biobank (CUB). A biobank is a collection of biological samples and health data that is collected during a patient's medical care. The goal of a biobank is to provide materials for…
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Learning to Perform Reaching and Lifting Movements Using a Robotic Interface

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daniel Wolpert, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Sensorimotor Learning Lab at Columbia University is conducting behavioral studies of how our brains control movement. We are looking for volunteers to take part in experiments involving moving in virtual reality, interacting with robotic interfaces and other movement tasks. All the experiments are noninvasive and have been approved by the Columbia IRB.…
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Pregnancy and RNA

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Researchers at Columbia are looking at the changes that happen in the placenta when people become pregnant. Participation in this study involves a blood draw at three time points. Participants will be paid $50 at each time point. Participants who complete all three time points will receive bonus compensation.
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The BREAK II Study: Breaking up Prolonged Inactivity to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Keith Diaz, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
U.S. Adults spend on average 11 to 12 hours a day sitting. Daily sedentary behavior is strongly associated with the risk of heart disease. The purpose of the BREAK II research study is to answer two questions: (1) How frequently should periods of prolonged sedentary time be interrupted? and (2) What is the appropriate duration or length of time of these…
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Development of Biomarkers for Radiation Exposure

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: David Brenner, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to use blood from healthy people to develop a test to see if people have been exposed to radiation. Between 2 and 3 tablespoons of blood will be drawn from your arm. The blood will be tested with radiation in our laboratory at the Center for Radiological Research at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We will measure…
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Study of RLY-2608 in Patients with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
This research study is designed to learn about the safety of an experimental (investigational) drug called RLY-2608, also called the study drug, when given to individuals who have been diagnosed with metastatic (spread to other areas of the body) or unresectable (cannot be removed surgically) cancers and have at least one mutation in a gene called PIK3CA.…
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Addinex-Opioid Dispenser for Post-Op Pain in Cancer Patients

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Dawn Hershman, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of the Addinex device, a time-release medication dispenser designed to assist with medication adherence, in cancer patients undergoing cancer-related surgery that require pain control with opioids after the surgery.
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The PhenoGenetic Project

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to establish a collection of biological fluids and associated data from healthy individuals to determine how genetic and environmental variation affects the immune system. Study visits consist of taking vitals and collecting biological fluids, such as blood. You will be compensated for participating in this study.
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HIV Prevention Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
We are looking for individuals 18 to 60 years old who are interested in learning more about HIV prevention and biomedical research studies. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire to find out if we can schedule you for a one-on-one, 1.5-hour education visit to learn about the research we do. The education visit will help you decide if you want to…
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Healthy Brain Donation Project - Brain Bank

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Snapshot study aims to understand brain and spinal cord aging in healthy individuals and individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). We aim to identify new tools that will help us to achieve successful brain aging in the general population and in people with an underlying autoimmune disease. A critical aspect of this study is that we are looking for…
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"Does This Item Belong?" - Study in Adult Healthy Volunteers of How We Use and Update Knowledge

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lila Davachi, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Davachi Lab is currently running research studies to investigate information processing. These behavioral studies may involve looking at neutral images on a computer screen (such as objects, faces, or scenes) and/or listening to neutral auditory sounds (such as natural ambiance or artificial tones), and making judgments about them. In this study,…
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Changes in Brain Biomarkers After Bariatric Surgery or Low-Calorie Diet (ages 18-65)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Wardlaw, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The goal of this project is to understand why bariatric surgery is such an effective treatment for obesity with a focus on brain mechanisms. Cerebrospinal fluid neuropeptides, hormones, and protein levels will be measured in subjects before and after bariatric surgery as compared with subjects before and after diet-induced weight loss. Participants in the…
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The Molecular Basis of Cardiopulmonary Disorders (Healthy Participants and Children Over 7 Welcome)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Christine Kim Garcia, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic causes of lung diseases and to develop a research repository so that we can better understand, prevent and treat these conditions. You have been asked to join this study as a healthy control. Even though you do not have lung disease, your sample is valuable to us. For example, you may be related to someone…
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The NEPhrotic Syndrome STUdy NEtwork (Neptune)

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Gerald Appel, MD
Status: Closed
We are particularly interested in the diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome called Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and Membranous Nephropathy (MN). By collecting health information and laboratory samples, our goal is to learn more about diseases and find better ways to prevent and treat people with diseases.…
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Studying how attention influences human perception and imagination

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Alfredo Spagna, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is understand how three human abilities, attention, visual conscious perception, and imagination, interact with each other to create our behavior.The procedures in this study require collecting your performance data (how fast and accurate you are) in responding to visual stimuli presented on the screen and / or auditory…
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Genomic Education Infographics Review

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Priyanka Ahimaz
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to develop written materials and infographics as resources to guide in the understanding of genetics, genomics, and how it relates to one's health and the health of their community. Participants will take part in a 1 hour video call to review educational materials and share your thoughts, emotions, and suggestions for…
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Study of Inflammation in Fat Tissue

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for healthy people ages 18-70 to study inflammation of fat tissue. Participation includes: fasting over-night before the visit (12 hrs), a blood sample, a DXA test of body composition, an MRI test of body composition, a brief health history questionnaire, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse measurements, and a fat biopsy. For the fat biopsy…
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Perception of the Social World - Brain Imaging Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Freeman, PhD
Status: Closed
The Social Cognitive & Neural Sciences Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychology is conducting a brain imaging study, which will take place over the next 1-2 months. You will be compensated for your time and receive a free video of your brain! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The study will involve a 2-…
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Eyeblink Conditioning using iBlink

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Scott Barbuto, MD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers to understand how they blink. Individuals will be required to watch a short video on their phone. Bright lights will occur occasionally in order to study how you blink. If you would like more information regarding this study, please contact Scott Barbuto at 518-275-9588.
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A study to examine bone structure in healthy women and men

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Pamela Freda, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is for us to better understand how acromegaly affects bone structure .This study is for particpants who do not have acromegaly. The purpose of this study is to see if there are any differences in bone structure in patients with acromegaly compared to patients with cured acromegaly or without a history of acromegaly. Participants…
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Lung MaPS - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Oelsner, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
This study is called the COVID-19 Lung Microvascular and Parenchymal Sequelae (LUNG MaPS) Study. The purpose of the study is to learn about the effects of COVID-19 infections on the lungs and heart, and to improve our understanding of why some COVID-19 patients experience ongoing symptoms, or what is often called "long COVID." Hundreds of…
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Study of Radiotherapy in Patients with Low-Risk HER2-Positive Breast Cancer (HERO*)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Eileen Connolly, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: Is treatment with HER2-targeted therapy without radiation therapy as good as the usual treatment of radiation and HER2-targeted therapy in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have had surgery, chemotherapy, and HER2-targeted therapy? This study is being done to find out if this approach is…
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Study of T-DM1 in Combination with Tucatinib for Patients with HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: Is the combination of T-DM1 and a newer drug tucatinib, better than usual treatment with T-DM1 alone at preventing your cancer from returning? We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your breast cancer. The usual approach is…
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Study of Breast Cancer in Black Women

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Lauren Houghton, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a series of focus group sessions to investigate the attitudes and opinions of young Black women regarding breast cancer, breast cancer risk, and biomarker-based screening to inform current breast cancer screening guidelines.
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Study of Breast Cancer in Black Women - Healthy Controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lauren Houghton, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a series of focus group sessions to investigate the attitudes and opinions of young Black women regarding breast cancer, breast cancer risk, and biomarker-based screening to inform current breast cancer screening guidelines.
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Study of Symptom Monitoring using Young, Empowered & Strong (YES) Web Portal for Breast Cancer Survivors

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Dawn Hershman, MD
Status: Closed
The Young, Empowered & Strong (YES) study is opened to women who were diagnosed with breast cancer between the ages of 15 and 39 years. Women will need to be within 3 years of the end of early active treatment (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy not including HER2-directed therapy, radiation), and have no know evidence of breast cancer recurrence. The study…
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Precision Medicine Approach to Lung Disease (Healthy Participants)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Christine Kim Garcia, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic causes of lung diseases and to develop a research repository so that we can better understand, prevent, and treat these conditions. You have been asked to join this study as a healthy control. Even though you do not have lung disease, your sample is valuable to us because you are related to someone with lung…
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REST: Sleep Study for High School Students

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Brooke Aggarwal, EdD, MS, FAHA
Status: Closed
High school students ages 14-18 and their parent(s) may be eligible to participate in a 12-week (consisting of a 6-week pre-pilot and 6-week pilot) sleep health education program.
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Genetic Variants of Microglial Activation in AD (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Philip De Jager, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine whether different genes are related to the amount of immune cell activity that occurs in the brain in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Participation in this study involves memory testing, a blood draw, MRI, and three PET scans. The second PET scan will involve putting a catheter in your wrist to draw blood…
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Eating Behaviors in Shift Workers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
Study of shift workers: We are seeking metabolically-healthy women between the ages of 20 and 55 who work day or night shifts (8 hours or more) to participate in a study at CUIMC/NYP. This study will include 4 separate visits (once per week) to the inpatient unit of Presbyterian Hospital, with each visit lasting a full 24 hours. During the visits, all meals…
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Study of Radiation Therapy Alone or in Combination With Olaparib for Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Eileen Connolly, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can we lower the chance of your cancer returning by adding the drug olaparib to the usual radiation therapy for your cancer? We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your inflammatory breast cancer. The usual approach is…
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COVID Outcomes Study for Mothers and Babies (COVID Negative Mothers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dani Dumitriu, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mother and infant health outcomes in pregnant women delivering at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital or Allen Pavilion Hospital. Data will be collected through online surveys, video visits, and electronic health records.
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Evaluating Intelligibility of First Responder Communication

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Henning Schulzrinne, PhD
Status: Closed
We (the Internet Real-Time Lab (IRT) in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University) are looking for participants in an experiment evaluating the effects of audio impairments such as background noise, delay, and loss on the intelligibility of first responder communication (firefighters, ambulance, police). The experiment will take place in a…
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Exploratory Evaluation of 11C MPC6827 Pharmokinetics (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Akiva Mintz, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions where the brain cells break down, causing mental and/or physical impairment. Alzheimer's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of individuals and causes irreversible memory loss and cognitive impairment. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also and incurable disorder that causes patients…
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Train the Brain Study: Using Technology to Improve Mental Abilities in Older Adults

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Sanz Simon, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a web-based (remote, at home) computerized cognitive training protocol on cognitive performance in cognitively healthy older adults. The training will involve multi-tasking in a simulation of daily life situation. If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete 15 web-based sessions, 3 times a…
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Gonorrhea Prevention Vaccine Study (Bexsero)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Mannheimer, MD
Status: Closed
We are looking for adult volunteers to help us see if the FDA-approved Bexsero meningitis B vaccine can prevent people from getting gonorrhea infections. There are over 580,000 cases of gonorrhea diagnosed annually in the United States. Gonorrhea infections can significantly affect short and long-term reproductive health and contribute to increasing HIV…
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ProChocolate Study - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Rebecca Straus Farber, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting healthy individuals to take part in our research on the effects of probiotics. Our goal is to better understand how the health of the gut microbiome influences the immune system.
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Study of BAN2401 in Subjects with Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
We are seeking men & women, ages 55 to 80, who have preclinical Alzheimer's disease for a 216-week treatment, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-treatment arm study to determine whether the BAN2401 study drug will reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study participant will receive MRI, and PET scans and…
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Longitudinal Early-Onset Alzheimers Disease Study (LEADS) (Cognitively Normal)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Study (LEADS) is a natural history, non-treatment study designed to look at disease progression in individuals with early onset cognitive impairment . Clinical/cognitive, imaging, biomarker, and genetic characteristics will be assessed across two cohorts: early onset Alzheimer's Disease (EOAD)…
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MiChoice: Making Informed Choices on Incorporating Chemoprevention Into Care

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Katherine Crew, MD
Status: Closed
The study is being done to answer the following question: How can we best help women with atypical hyperplasia (AH) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and their healthcare providers make informed decisions about whether to take breast cancer risk-reducing pills (drugs to slow or prevent breast cancer from developing)? Participants in this study will learn…
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PrEP for Women (HPTN 102/Purpose 3): An HIV Prevention Study for Women to Evaluate an Investigational Twice a Year PrEP Injection

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ellen Morrison, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that is taken to prevent HIV if a person is exposed to HIV. Research is ongoing to identify PrEP medications that are both convenient and effective. This study is important because women in many areas of New York City have high rates of HIV coupled with low utilization of PrEP. The purpose of HPTN 102/Purpose 3…
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Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sarah O'Shea, MD
Status: Closed
The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) seeks to uncover insights into Parkinson's disease (PD) onset and progression that could transform how we diagnose, treat, and potentially prevent PD. PPMI has already contributed to a new understanding around disease biology and experience, and its findings and design have led to more…
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Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan in Combination with Pembrolizumab vs. Chemotherapy in Patients with Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see if sacituzumab govitecan in combination with pembrolizumab can improve lifespans of patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and their tumor does not grow or spread when compared to chemotherapy (paclitaxel, or nab-paclitaxel, or the combination of gemcitabine and carboplatin), a commonly used treatment…
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eMERGE IV (Electronic Medical Records and Genomics)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Chunhua Weng, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are asking for your help. We are recruiting people 3-75 years of age. We are looking at how a report that contains information about genetic risk for some health conditions may help you and your care providers make decisions about your health. You may be eligible if you receive care at Columbia…
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Pancreatic Clamp Study: Lowering Insulin Levels During Temporary Insulin Resistance - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
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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HVTN 137: HIV Vaccine Trial for Healthy, HIV Negative Adults, Ages 18-50

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to test an experimental HIV vaccine. The study vaccine is made from two parts: a man-made piece of protein that looks like a protein found on the outside of HIV and an adjuvant. An adjuvant is a substance that helps the immune system respond better. The study will see if the protein and two different amounts of the same adjuvant…
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Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan (TRODELVY) in Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see if sacituzumab govitecan can improve lifespans of patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and their tumor does not grow or spread when compared to chemotherapy (paclitaxel, or nab-paclitaxel, or the combination of gemcitabine and carboplatin), a commonly used treatment for previously untreated advanced…
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MRI Study for Ages 11 to 15

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daphna Shohamy, PhD
Status: Closed
We are researchers in the Shohamy Lab studying how learning changes across the lifespan. We are looking for participants ages 11-15 for an MRI study. During the MRI study, your child will play computer games and answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. They will also play some games inside an MRI scanner. The total study takes three hours. This…
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VapeScan Heart and Lung Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
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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The BoneGN study

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The CureGN Bone Study is a prospective study that is assessing the effects of 4-types of kidney disease on the skeleton. In order for us to determine the true effect of kidney disease on bone, we need to determine what healthy bone looks for patients who have the same age, race, sex, and body mass index as the patients with kidney disease. We are looking…
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The Better BP Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daichi Shimbo, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Adipose Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis - AIR ART (Control Arm)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jon Giles, MD
Status: Closed
We are inviting patients without autoimmune disorders to help us compare to rheumatoid arthritis patients with inflammation in soft tissues. With a combination of blood work, a full-body FDG PET-CT scan, questionnaires, and a soft tissue biopsy (from an area around the belly button), we hope to see how tissue inflammation interacts with these multiple areas…
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Parkinson's Disease Genetic Study: FoxBioNet ECV-004 (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Status: Closed
FoxBioNet ECV-004 is an observational study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The purpose of this study is to investigate a gene called LRRK2. Mutations in the LRRK2 gene are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), and mutation carriers have greater LRRK2 protein activity. The goal of this study is to identify…
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Study of Reactions to Foods and Beverages

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ari Shechter, PhD
Status: Closed
We are seeking healthy female Black Non-Hispanic and White Hispanic control participants who are of normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) for a study that is being held by the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and focuses on eating behavior. In this study, you will be asked to visit CUMC to complete several…
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All of Us

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Ali Gharavi, MD
Status: Closed
The All of Us Research Program has a simple mission. We want to speed up health research breakthroughs. To do this, we are asking one million people to help us lead the way in discovering better care for all of us. The All of Us Research Program is a large research program. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay…
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Study of ATENOLOL to Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Shane, MD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions. What's Involved? If you are eligible, you will be assigned…
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Study of Eribulin in Combination with Copanlisib in Patients with Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: How does the combination of copanlisib and eribulin compare to eribulin alone to lengthen the time you can live with your metastatic triple-negative breast cancer without your cancer getting worse? We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual…
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Decreasing Chemotherapy for HER2 Breast Cancer Patients After Pre-surgery Chemo and Targeted Therapy

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can participants with HER2-positive breast cancer who have no cancer remaining at surgery (either in the breast or underarm lymph nodes) after 12 weeks of chemotherapy and two HER-targeted therapies eliminate further chemotherapy after surgery? This would be a decrease in the total number of…
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Rest-Activity Rhythms and Blood Pressure

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Nour Makarem, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Study of Drug - LY3484356 in Patients with Breast Cancer (ER+, HER2-)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to see how safe an investigational drug, LY3484356 is and how well it will work to help people with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2 negative (HER2-) locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine therapy. The main reason for you to take part in this study is not to treat you for your condition…
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Temporary Insulin Resistance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers, aged 18-65, for a research study on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes because their bodies are resistant to the actions of the blood sugar-lowering hormone, insulin. To do this, we seek to induce temporary insulin resistance in 10-12…
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Oral Health and Bone Loss in Women and Men (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Michael Yin, MD
Status: Closed
The study is exploring the impact of gender, age, HIV infection, and menopausal status on dental health. The study is open to men and women, ages 35-70.
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Monkeypox (Mpox) Seroprevalence in NYC - Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jessica Justman, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to look for antibody evidence of mpox among the New York City community of men who have sex with men, non-binary, gender diverse, and transgender individuals. Mpox used to be called monkeypox. You do not need to have had a mpox infection or mpox vaccination to take part in this study. If you take part in the study, you'll…
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Stress, Salt, and Blood Pressure (SABRE)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Daichi Shimbo, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the relationship of stress, salt excretion, and nighttime blood pressure. Blood pressure normally has a diurnal pattern: it is highest during the day and dips during the night. The effects of psychological stress can interfere with this normal pattern and cause elevated nighttime blood pressure or reduced blood…
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Add Your VOICE to Research

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Nancy Green, MD
Status: Closed
Add Your VOICE to Research is a brief electronic survey to understand the views of people who join research studies. Survey responses are anonymous - no one will know who has taken the survey. Eligibility requires current or recent (within the past 2 years) participation in research studies (beyond just taking a survey). Please copy the link into your…
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Sleep BP Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the impact that sleep hours have on blood pressure (BP) levels during sleep. Two-part screening to determine eligibility for this study involves a) answering questionnaires and b) documenting daily average sleep duration (how long you sleep) over the course of a…
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Memory and Emotion in Daily Life (4-Week Smartphone Study)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kevin Ochsner, PhD
Status: Closed
The SCAN lab at Columbia University is seeking healthy adults (18 years or older) to participate in a paid online research study investigating emotion, memory, and social interactions in daily life. This study will take place entirely online and can be completed from your home. It will include 4 weeks (1-month) of answering surveys on your smartphone as you…
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Study of Niraparib in Patients Who Have Been Previously Treated for Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the study drug, niraparib will help patients delay or prevent their breast cancer from returning. This study will compare niraparib to placebo in study participants who have been treated for breast cancer and were then found to have breast cancer ctDNA (Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is found in the bloodstream and…
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Effect of Lowering Insulin Levels on Blood Sugar

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Joshua Cook, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a research study on how much insulin is needed to control blood sugar in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, aged 18-65, who are overweight or obese with a body mass index of 25-45 and have been diagnosed with or are at risk for prediabetes. Participants will undergo two pancreatic clamp procedures…
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Study of Caregivers/Community Health Workers for Black and Latinx Heart Failure Patients

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD, MPH, RN
Status: Closed
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…
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Study on the Relationship between Sleep, Blood Pressure and Nervous System Function

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marwah Abdalla, MD
Status: Closed
The Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is conducting a research study to examine the relationship between sleep and nighttime blood pressure levels and whether this relationship has something to do with the way our nervous system functions. Participants must speak English or Spanish and be between 25 and 60 years of age. A 5-minute online…
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Study of Improving Patient-Centered Communication in Patients with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Bret Taback, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to answer the following question: How can we best help patients and their clinicians make decisions about breast cancer treatment (surgery and other treatments, like radiation and chemotherapy)? We are doing this study because we want to better understand how to support patients in making decisions about breast cancer treatment. We…
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Bone Structure in Men with Celiac Disease (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marcella Walker, MD
Status: Closed
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Men with celiac disease were found to be at higher risk for metabolic bone disease compared to women with celiac disease. The mechanisms underlying metabolic bone disease in celiac disease remain incompletely understood. The goal of this study is to assess skeletal…
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Daily Experiences of Couples Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Kevin Ochsner, PhD
Status: Closed
The SCAN lab at Columbia University is seeking couples to participate in a paid online research study investigating socio-emotional experiences with your partner in daily life. This study will take place entirely online and can be completed from your home. It will include an eligibility screening survey, a 25 min online baseline survey, a brief review of…
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Whole Body 3D Imaging in Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Dympna Gallagher, EdD
Status: Closed
The aim of this study is to estimate the surface area of the body of children using a scanner that images the surface of the body. It is being used in the fashion industry for accurate measurements to design well-fitted clothes. We want research how the scans estimate compares to current equations used in medicine. The study is recruiting children aged 3-17…
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Participate in Learning More About the Physiology of Ataxia or Essential Tremor- Healthy Controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sheng-Han Kuo, MD
Status: Closed
Why? To evaluate how brain networks are affected when frequency-specific, non-invasive, brain stimulation is applied to people with ataxia or essential tremor as compared to healthy control subjects. Who? Healthy adults over the age of 40, who would like to participate as controls. What? Participation involves one clinic visit for 2-3 Hours, involving EEG…
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Sleep Restriction Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking, men and women ( age 55-75 years) to participate in an at-home sleep study. You must be willing to come to the research center once a week during the entire duration of the study (two separate 6-week periods). To participate you must regularly sleep 7-9 hours/night. Compensation up to $2000-$2400, based on…
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Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Amir Levine, MD
Status: Closed
The Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute is currently recruiting healthy volunteers with no previous diagnosis of any psychiatric disorders to provide samples and answer questionnaires. If your child is eligible, he or she will be compensated up to $110.
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ARM: Axillary Reverse Mapping - Lymph Node Surgery Technique in Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Bret Taback, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to compare usual lymph node surgery to an added procedure during the surgery to help surgeons see the lymph node system better. During usual surgery, the lymph node system may be disrupted, which can cause swelling in the arm. This research study will use a new lymph node surgery technique to look at how fluid drains through the…
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Brain Imaging Study of Social Cognition (Ages 16-18)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Gaurav Patel, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Study of the role of lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Bret Taback, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to examine whether removing some of the lymph nodes from the armpit, but not removing them all followed with radiation therapy (experimental) will be as good as having the majority of the lymph nodes from the armpit removed during breast surgery followed with radiation(standard of care). Patients will be randomized to either of…
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Study of Imprime PGG and Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBCA)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Julia McGuinness, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find out, good and/or bad, the effects of the investigational drug, Imprime PGG, when given together with pembrolizumab (also known as Keytruda, a type of checkpoint inhibitor) in the treatment of your type of cancer. Checkpoint inhibitors are a type of immunotherapy that block immune checkpoint proteins from binding with…
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Study to Help Transgender Women use HIV Prevention Services Effectively

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Julie Franks, PhD
Status: Closed
We are conducting a study to see if offering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) together with another health service that many transgender women use or would like to use, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), improves HIV-related outcomes, as compared to offering PrEP and referring study participants to get GAHT at area health providers. This study is for…
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Study of PMD-026 in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Expansion in Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
This is a first-in-human, phase 1/1b, open-label study of single-agent PMD-026 conducted in participants with metastatic breast cancer. PMD-026 will initially be administered orally on a once-daily schedule. Part 1 of the study will evaluate PMD-026 in participants with metastatic breast cancer that have not responded to treatment, which may involve…
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Interested in Improving HIV Prevention & Linkage to Care? Join mLab Study! Help Us Research an HIV Testing App from Home

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
The mLab study at Columbia University is looking for young cisgender men or trans women who are 18-29 years old and have sex with guys. Eligible individuals can earn up to $170 by participating in this LGBTQ+ health study and completing 3 online surveys over the course of 1 year. See if you're eligible to participate! Questions? Text us: 347-743-0104
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ASPIRE: Study of Anastrozole, Palbociclib, Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab Metastatic Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Melissa Accordino, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of giving anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab to women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. This combination of medications represents an all-biologic approach and avoids chemotherapy as first-line treatment of this disease.
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TD JAKE Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, MD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting healthy volunteers between the ages of 13-35 to participate in a study at the New York State Psychiatric Institute to obtain biosensor date from typically developing individuals. It will involve questionnaires, eye tracking, an electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrocardiogram (ECG). There are two cohorts for this study: Cohort 1 requiring…
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Study About Extended Nexplanon Use in Females 18-35 Years Old

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Paula Castano, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
Nexplanon a contraceptive implant is currently approved for use up to 3 years. This study is looking to evaluate the contraceptive efficacy of Nexplanon during extended use for 2 more years (5 years total). You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18-35 and are approaching 36 months from placement of your Nexplanon implant. Study participation…
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Genetics, Sexuality, and You

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Gil Eyal, PhD
Status: Closed
Participants will complete a virtual interview over Zoom lasting about 1 hour. Questions will explore participants' understanding of the relationship between sexual behavior, identity, and genetics. Individuals ages 18 and over of all sexual and gender identities are eligible.
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HVTN 302: HIV Vaccine Trial for Healthy, HIV Negative Adults, Ages 18-55

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, Division of AIDS, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a trial to learn about the safety and effectiveness of 3 experimental HIV vaccines. This is a first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial of experimental HIV vaccines utilizing the mRNA vaccine platform. The 3 different experimental vaccines being tested…
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Study of efficacy of ribociclib plus fulvestrant in patients with metastatic breast cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Melissa Accordino, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is clinical benefit to continue therapy beyondprogression for metastatic or unresectable breast cancer. The treatment that is being investigated in this clinical trial, ribociclib (LEE011), is part of a family of oral medications (pills) that are called Cyclin Dependent Kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors, which…
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Examination of Uncertainty and Threat in Navigation

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Mariam Aly, PhD
Status: Closed
This study examines the effects of ecological uncertainty and threat on learning and memory in a navigation context, and the psychological factors that predict individual differences. If you choose to participate you can earn up to $20, including incentive pay. The study will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
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Healthy Volunteers: Non-invasive study of brain oxygen use

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Sublette, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Study of Ablation in Breast Cancer Patients

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Eileen Connolly, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to determine whether ablation, which is the removal or destruction of a tumor (through SBRT and/or surgical resection of all known metastases) in oligometastatic breast cancer patients improves progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).
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Impact of COVID-19 Social Restrictions on Behaviors in Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Vidhu Thaker, MD
Status: Closed
We are interested in studying the health of you and your family. Our study involves completing an online survey about your and your family's health and behaviors, and giving us access to basic health information that includes you and your child's vitals, weight/height, and BMI. You can receive up to $25 in Amazon pay cards for your participation.…
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Cannabinoids for Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Diana Martinez, MD
Status: Closed
Paclitaxel is frequently used to treat breast cancer, but it can also cause neuropathy where the nerves of the hands and feet stop working properly. The symptoms of neuropathy can include pain, numbness, and difficulty with everyday activities like walking or typing. Paclitaxel-induced neuropathy is common and there are few treatment options. Our study will…
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A Study of ZN-c5 in Subjects With Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Katherine Crew, MD
Status: Closed
This research study involves receiving an experimental drug referred to as ZN-c5. This is the first study in humans using ZN-c5. The purpose of this research study is to test the safety of ZN-c5 at different dose levels. This study is designed to find out what effects, good and/or bad, ZN-c5 has on participants with breast cancer. Participants in both…
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Glucose Monitoring to Determine Rates of Hyperglycemia During Chemotherapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Melissa Accordino, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to identify if blood sugar elevations during chemotherapy may be related to the development of side effects from chemotherapy. This study will help us find out if blood sugar goes up during the course of chemotherapy, and if so, for the amount of time the blood sugar is elevated after a chemotherapy treatment. Results of this…
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Reproductive Aging Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: S. Zev Williams, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center (CUFC) have collaborated with Princeton to learn more about the changes that occur infertility as women get older. We are looking for women between the ages of 20 and 50 who are not pregnant. The study involves a one time blood draw (3 small tubes) and a questionnaire. Visits take less than an hour.…
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Breast Cancer Prevention Study of Web-based Decision Aids for Increasing Breast Cancer Chemoprevention in the Primary Care Setting

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Katherine Crew, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate a decision support website (RealRisks) designed to inform patients about breast cancer prevention options. It is coupled with a physician-centered (BNAV) decision support website as part of clinical workflow in the primary care setting. The investigators hypothesize that improving accuracy…
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Study of Experimental Drug for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to compare the usual approach (i.e. no more treatment or additional post-operative chemotherapy), to any effects, good and/or bad, of the experimental drug MK-3475 (also called pembrolizumab) after surgery. This study will allow the researchers to know whether treatment with MK-3475 (pembrolizumab) is better, the same, or worse…
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Well-being promotion and sleep hygiene education to improve sleep quality in distressed adults reporting poor sleep (aged 18-65 years old)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD
Status: Closed
The overall goal of this research study is to find out if a new behavioral intervention can help people to improve their sleep quality. Our hope is to develop an effective and feasible behavioral approach that can benefit sleep in people from the general population. We are currently looking for 18-65 years old men and women, with no diagnosis of sleep…
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Olaparib With or Without Atezolizumab in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to compare any good and bad effects of using olaparib and atezolizumab in combination compared to olaparib alone. The use of olaparib alone or in combination with atezolizumab could shrink your cancer but could also cause side effects. This study will allow the researchers to know whether the combination approach is better, the…
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Study of Safety and Efficacy of Eribulin in Combination with Pembrolizumab in Breast Cancer Patients

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of eribulin mesylate (eribulin) incombination with pembrolizumab in metastatic (spread of cancer from one part of body to another) triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC).
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The BoneGN study - Healthy controls

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The BoneGN study will help us learn how bones and muscles are responding to Glomerular Diseases. These conditions may gradually weaken bones and increase the risk of having a fracture (broken bone). In the future, the results can contribute in developing strategies to improve the bone health. We are looking for healthy children and adults between 5 and 55…
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Stress and Heart Health in LGBTQ+ Adults

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Billy Caceres, PhD, RN
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to conduct interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults ages 40-64 years to explore sources of stress, stress management techniques, and heart disease risk behaviors (such as smoking). We will also identify preferred modalities for a stress management intervention to reduce heart disease risk in…
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Visual Attention in PTSD (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain Imaging Study for Healthy Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting healthy individuals to participate in an fMRI research study. For your participation, you will receive up to $270 and an opportunity to advance research in the area of trauma and PTSD. This study involves two visits.
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HIV Vaccine Study Among 18-60 year-old Sexually Active Men or Transgender Individuals

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
Almost 40,000 people get HIV in the U.S. each year and almost all occur via sexual contact, especially male-to-male contact. The number of new infections has decreased slightly each year, however, we need other HIV prevention tools, such as developing a greatly, effective HIV vaccine, to better reduce HIV infections. SCREENING AND EDUCATION: 1. Consent will…
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An observational study for women undergoing breast surgery using a laser therapy called Novilase

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Bret Taback, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to capture and evaluate clinical data about the long-term safety and effectiveness of Novilasee - a FDA-cleared minimally invasive treatment for benign breast tumors in hopes that tracking and analyzing the safety and effectiveness of Novilase in a real world application will benefit future patients and the breast cancer…
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Exercise for Individuals with Anxiety

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether exercise affects learning and memory in people with anxiety. This is not a treatment study. The exercise program in this study runs for 6 weeks total. Each week, you are required to exercise 4 times for 12-15 minutes on the stepper machine that will be provided for you. You will be asked to visit our…
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Study of Combination of Letrozole Plus Letrozole as Endocrine Therapy for Women with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to determine if ribociclib in combination with letrozole as neoadjuvant endocrine therapy increases the proportion of women with PEPI score of 0 at surgery, compared to patients treated with letrozole alone therefore allowing more patients excellent outcomes without chemotherapy. The PEPI score measures the risk of breast cancer…
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A study for patients with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using study drug Sparsentan

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Jai Radhakrishnan, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The goal is to learn whether the investigational medication may change the amount of protein in the urine and decrease proteinuria.
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Three-dimensional imaging of bone structure study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Elizabeth Shane, MD
Status: Closed
Osteoporotic fractures affect the lives of 1.5 million Americans each year. Imaging tests, such as bone density, are used to predict fracture risk and to help guide therapy for fracture prevention. In this study we are validating a high-resolution, three-dimensional scanner with the overall goal of improving the diagnosis of bone diseases.
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Mapping of Auricular Acupoints in Pediatric Patients with Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Melanie Gold, MD
Status: Closed
Auriculotherapy is a type of Eastern medicine that has been used for thousands of years involving the ear. The ear has nerve connections to the whole body, and therefore using non-invasive techniques can be used to treat a wide variety of problems. This study is looking to see if auriculotherapy might be used to treat abdominal pain and find areas on the…
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Study Evaluating Everolimus with Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Dawn Hershman, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see whether treatment with everolimus plus hormone treatment after chemotherapy will increase the time without the subjects cancer returning. The current standard treatment after chemotherapy is hormone treatment alone. Everolimus is a drug currently approved for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic kidney…
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Evaluation of Biomarkers in Subjects with Estrogen Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Katherine Crew, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of different doses of ZN-c5 on levels of hormone (estrogen) receptors in breast cancer and how large that effect is for each dose level. The amount of reduction in hormone receptors may indicate that the drug is doing what it intends to do and how effective it is. The results will help define what an…
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A study for women with invasive breast cancer or DCIS undergoing mastectomy using study drug Faslodex

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Sheldon Feldman
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of Faslodex given directly into thebreast ducts of women with invasive breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS). This study is for women who have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer or DCIS. DCIS is the presence of abnormal cells inside a milk duct in the breast, and…
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Family Nurture Intervention: Behavior and Development Effects of Mother-Child Interaction in Preschool-Aged Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Martha Welch, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this current study is to investigate the efficacy of a group model of Family NurtureIntervention in ameliorating behavioral problems in preschool-aged children. The behavioral, neurobiological and clinical insights gained from this project may eventually lead to better treatment of emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders. The…
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Study to Help Develop Tailored Breast Cancer Screening Strategies

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Allison Borowski, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting women to TMIST, a clinical trial that will help us develop strategies that tailor breast cancer screening to the risks of individual women. This is a screening trial. The purpose of this trial is to determine if tomosynthesis (3-D) mammography detects breast cancer at earlier stage than current method of 2-D digital mammography.
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Emotional Learning During Human Development

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Nim Tottenham, PhD
Status: Closed
Parents! Join our research study! For families with 2-4 years olds, Complete from the comfort of your own home! Involves: Complete questionnaires; Collect a stool sample from your child; Provided with an easy to use kit and video instructions; Earn $25 for participating.
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Examining the Link between the Brain's Structure and Funcation and Aging vs. Alzheimer's Disease

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Adam Brickman, PhD
Status: Closed
This study is associated with the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Columbia University. The study seeks to understand changes in the way the brain's structure and function are related to age, and the risk of developing memory problems, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and dementia. The study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to…
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Train the Brain Study: Cognitive Training for Older Adults

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Yaakov Stern, PhD
Status: Closed
Train the Brain Study: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a web-based (remote, at home) computerized cognitive training protocol on cognitive performance in healthy older adults. Thetraining will involve a daily life situation in a multi-task context. If you are eligible, you will be asked tocomplete 13 web-based sessions, twice a…
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PreventCovidU: A Study to Assess COVID Infection and Transmission after Moderna COVID-19 Vaccination Compared to Unvaccinated Individuals

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Mannheimer, MD
Status: Closed
This is a COVID transmission study happening across the US to help us learn whether the COVID-19 vaccine stops the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID): both initial infection and transmission to others. The answer to this question can have an important impact on all of our lives. Currently we are enrolling unvaccinated people. You will not be required to…
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Bone quality and mechanics in Chronic Kidney Disease

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS
Status: Closed
Kidney disease patients have a variety of severe bone disorders that result in rapid bone loss and fractures. We are doing this research study to determine relationships between bone quality determined from bone imaging and bone biopsy and by non-invasive measures from blood and skin. We are trying to identify non-invasive markers of bone quality in kidney…
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Sitting Reduction Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Keith Diaz, PhD
Status: Closed
The phrase sitting is the new smoking has been coined due to an increase of excessive sitting in middle- and older-aged adults. However, there are currently no specific guidelines for the best way to break up long periods of sitting. This study will look at the effect of breaking up sitting periods with movement breaks on blood sugar levels. We are looking…
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A Study to Test the Safety of Monoclonal Antibodies in HIV-uninfected Participants (ages 18-50) (Harlem)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Cassia Wells, MD
Status: Closed
Antibodies are one of the natural ways that our bodies fight or prevent infection. We're testing an antibody to find out if it's safe, if they don't make people feel uncomfortable, how these study antibodies move throughout the body, and to measure antiviral activity. You cannot get HIV from the study antibody. First, request to be contacted…
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A study for postmenopausal women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer using study drug MLN0128

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
This study involves research; it is the first time that MLN0128 will be studied in patients who are also receiving antihormonal medication. The main purposes of the study are to determine: The risks and discomforts of MLN0128 when given with antihormonal medication. Whether giving MLN0128 in combination with antihormonal medication affects the growthof your…
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Light Pollution Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Micaela Martinez, PhD
Status: Closed
How does the light we experience in day-to-day life affect our body clock? Interested in joining a new project to help scientists at Columbia University understand how light pollution and light-at-night affects our body clock? You or your child may be eligible to participate. The study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature…
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TrACER: Trial Assessing CSF Prescribing Effectiveness and Risk (TrACER) for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Dawn Hershman, MD
Status: Closed
This randomized clinical trial studies prophylactic colony stimulating factor management in patients with breast, colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer receiving chemotherapy and with risk of developing febrile neutropenia. Patients receiving chemotherapy may develop febrile neutropenia. Febrile neutropenia is a condition that involves fever and a low…
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A study for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) using study drug Tolvaptan

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Jai Radhakrishnan, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a study drug called tolvaptan. Tolvaptan continues to be studied in this trial as a possible treatment for ADPKD. ADPKD is a disease that causes kidney cysts (cyst are like fluid-filled balloons), worsening kidney…
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Naming in Children and Adolescents

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marla Hamberger, PhD
Status: Closed
Some medical conditions in children involve difficulty with speech and language. Therefore, accurate measurement of these difficulties is important for both diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, the test that is currently used to assess object naming-- one of the most common language problems found in these conditions is the same test that is used for…
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Bispecific Antibody Study: 18-60-year-old, Healthy & HIV-Negative Volunteers

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
Antibodies are one of the natural ways that our bodies fight or prevent infection. Were testing an antibody to find out if its safe, if it doesn't make people feel uncomfortable and to find out what may be the best dose if its given by IV infusion or sub-cutaneous injection. You cannot get HIV from the Bispecific Antibody. We'll ask you to…
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Optical Tomographic Imaging in Pre-Surgical Women with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
Tomography (DOT), can help predict how well patients respond to a pre-surgical therapy. This imaging technique uses light to create 3D maps of the blood, fat, and water content of the breast. Based on these measurements taken over 2 time points during therapy (before and after), we will try to determine if this new imaging technique can use early…
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Study on respiratory virus infection (Columbia University staff, faculty, and students only)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jeffrey Shaman, PhD
Status: Closed
You are invited to participate in a study that seeks to understand how respiratory virus infections affect human hosts at various stages of symptomology and predict future wellness states using biophysical measurements from a smartwatch. The goals are to identify biomarkers predictive of symptom outcome and develop early wellness prediction models. The…
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A study for patients with metastatic breast cancer using study drug Ricolinostat in combination with nab-paclitaxel

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to determine the MTD of Ricolinostat (ACY-1215) in combination with weekly abraxane as well as evaluate the safety and tolerablility of Ricolinostat (ACY-1215) in combination with weekly abraxane.
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Study to Help Develop Tailored Breast Cancer Screening Strategies

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Allison Borowski, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting women to TMIST, a clinical trial that will help us develop strategies that tailor breast cancer screening to the risks of individual women. This is a screening trial. The purpose of this trial is to determine if tomosynthesis (3-D) mammography detects breast cancer at earlier stage than current method of 2-D digital mammography.
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Study of Combination Drug in Patients with Advanced Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether the study drug, CX-839, reduces tumor size in patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer when it is used in combination with the standard breast cancer treatment. CX-839 blocks the activity of a certain molecule that is overproduced by some cancer cells.
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Improving Online Recruitment for HIV-Related Studies

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Alex Carballo-Dieguez, MD
Status: Closed
This study will help scientists to understand the best ways to recruit and engage a wide variety of people (HIV-positive and HIV-negative) in HIV-related studies, using online recruitment methods. In this study you will be asked about topics including your preferences for specific attributes of online study recruitment ads and your use of the internet and…
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A study for patients at risk for memory loss using study drug solanezumab

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Karen Bell, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to test whether an investigational drug called solanezumab can slow the progression of memory problems associated with brain amyloid. The study will also test 1) whether the anti-amyloid treatment can slow evidence of AD-related brain injury on imaging tests to look at brain structure and function and 2) the effect of…
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Study of using patient's residual tumor to develop a cancer model

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to determine if using a piece of the patient's residual tumor to develop a model of her cancer in mice that lack an immune system (also called an immune-deficient mouse) could help in determining which additional drugs or compounds to which an individual breast tumor is sensitive. The tumor implanted in the mouse…
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Difficult to walk, climb stairs or get up from a chair? 65 years or older? You may be eligible for a muscle function study (SARA-INT)!

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Moise Desvarieux, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
We are looking for people ages 65 and older to help us evaluate if an investigational drug improves muscle function, which can reduce risk of falls and fractures. To be considered for the study, you: 1. Must complete a pre-screening phone interview to assess your eligibility 2. If you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an in-person appointment at…
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A study for patients with impaired kidney function who will undergo a catheterization procedure using the RenalGuard System

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Ziad Ali, MD
Status: Closed
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) can occur when patients with pre-existing kidney problems undergo procedures that use iodinated contrast media, such as cardiac catheterizations. RenalGuard Therapy was developed to enable the patient to clear the contrast out of their kidney before it can do significant damage. This study aims to enroll patients with…
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Study of Select Immunotherapy Combinations in Patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to identify the doses of spartalizumab (PDR001) with LAG525 in combination with either NIR178, capmatinib (INC280), MCS110 or canakinumab (ACZ885) that can be given safely. The study will also test how well spartalizumab (PDR001) with LAG525 in combination with either NIR178, capmatinib (INC280), MCS110 or canakinumab (ACZ885)…
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A study for women with metastatic breast cancer using study drug LY2835219 for treatment

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Meghna Trivedi, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see how safe investigational drug, LY2835219 is and how well it will work to help people with advanced hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. This study will investigate whether the combination of LY2835219 plus fulvestrant improves outcomes compared to fulvestrant alone for women with a certain type of…
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Weight Loss Maintenance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Loren Gianini, PhD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to better understand why some people have managed to lose weight and keep it off while others have not. We are recruiting people who have lost weight and kept it off as well as healthy non-dieters with overweight or obesity who are not trying to lose weight. Study participation involves computer tasks, brain imaging, and eating a…
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Effect of Preoperative Breast MRI on Surgical Outcomes, Costs and Quality of Life of Women with Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Bret Taback, MD
Status: Closed
This is a study for patients diagnosed with either breast cancer that is HER-2 positive, or breast cancer that is negative for estrogen, progesterone and HER-2 (triple-negative disease), and whose tumor can be removed by breast-conserving surgery. The purpose of this study is to test whether patients undergoing a breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)…
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Stress and Blood Pressure Monitoring

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Richard Sloan, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether ambulatory monitoring of blood pressure measured by a finger touch blood pressure monitor is a viable approach to measuring blood pressure in the field. A secondary aim is to determine whether the finger touch blood pressure monitor is influenced by individual differences in current stress levels…
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Brain Connectome Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marc Richmond, MD
Status: Closed
Patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and other single right ventricle lesions who have undergone the Fontan procedure have a high risk of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect quality of life and adulthood employment. This study will leverage the ongoing National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-funded Single Ventricle Reconstruction…
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A study to observe disease progression and care of patients with Alport Syndrome

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Gerald Appel, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this research study is to understand the way Alport Syndrome affects patients kidneys over time. Alport syndrome is a genetic condition that causes damage to your kidneys over time. Currently there is not much information on the disease. Information about how the body is affected by the disease will be collected, along with medical and family…
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A study to understand language abilities in adults as they age

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Marla Hamberger, PhD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this project is to develop a set of word finding or naming tests for adults, ages 66 and above. The main task involves naming pictures of common objects (e.g. broom), or naming items when given a description (e.g. "what children ride to school in"). There are some other tasks as well such as single word reading, number repetition,…
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Early Developmental Changes, Risk for Diabetes, and the Microbiome in Children

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Sharon Oberfield, MD
Status: Closed
We are recruiting boys between 3-9 years old and girls between 3-8 years old to participate in a research study. Children who would like to participate must be healthy and not showing signs of puberty. The goal of the study is to understand the relationship between early body development, metabolism (sugars and fats processing), and the saliva microbiome (…
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Using New Imaging Technique in Women with Breast Cancer to predict response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Dawn Hershman, MD
Status: Closed
This study examines diffuse optical tomography (DOT) as a way to monitor the progress of the breast cancer therapy. Specifically, it looks at DOTs ability to detect non-responders early in treatment and then adjust the therapy to improve response and overall survival. DOT is favorable to more conventional forms of cancer monitoring, such as physical exams,…
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A registry to investigate certain breast cancer diagnosis tests and treatment decisions in Chinese breast cancer patients

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Margaret Chen-Seetoo, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this registry study is to assess information obtained from the Agendia Breast Cancer Suite of diagnostic tests and other clinical information to study ways to assist in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions in Chinese patients. The Agendia Breast Cancer Suite includes MammaPrint, TargetPrint, BluePrint, and TheraPrint which are…
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MRI Study Comparing Medications for Children Ages 6-17 with ADHD (Healthy Volunteers)

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Jonathan Posner, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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This study is examining the cognitive control and reward processing in unmedicated adults with and without OCD.

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
Obssesive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviors (e.g., Tourette Syndrome and Eating Disorders) are severe conditions that lead to significant health-related disability. Dysfunction in the brain circuits involved in cognitive control and reward processing are thought to contribute to the symptoms…
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Study of Radiation Therapy in Female Patients with Breast Cancer who Have Undergone Surgery

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Eileen Connolly, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this clinical trial is to study women like you who have cancer cells in the lymph nodes at the time that the breast cancer is diagnosed and have chemotherapy before surgery that clears the cancer cells from the lymph nodes. This study asks 1) if, after lumpectomy, radiation to the breast and lymph nodes will be better than radiation only…
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Weight Loss Maintenance

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Loren Gianini, PhD
Status: Closed
The goal of this study is to better understand why some people have managed to lose weight and keep it off while others have not. We are recruiting people who have lost weight and kept it off as well as healthy non-dieters with overweight or obesity who are not trying to lose weight. Study participation involves computer tasks, brain imaging, and eating a…
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Study for Patients With PIK3CA-Mutant, Hormone Receptor-Positive, Her2-Negative, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer

Condition: Cancer / Breast Cancer
Investigator: Melissa Accordino, MD
Status: Closed
This a Phase III study designed to compare the efficacy and the safety of the triplet combination of GDC-0077 plus palbociclib and fulvestrant versus placebo plus palbociclib and fulvestrant in patients with PIK3CA-mutant, HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose disease progressed during treatment or within 12 months of…
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A study for patients with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using study drug Acthar

Condition: Kidney Disease
Investigator: Wooin Ahn, MD
Status: Closed
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which your kidneys allow an excess amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein in the urine (also called proteinuria) is a medical condition called nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Acthar, in adult patients…
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HIV prevention study: HVTN 120

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD
Status: Closed
We are working on a new HIV vaccine study that builds on past success and other ongoing studies. This new study is called HVTN 120 and is testing a vaccine for HIV prevention. The Thai Trial has been the only study where the vaccines were partially protective in preventing HIV. We learned a lot from that study, and are now improving on next generation of…
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TREAT Pilot Study

Condition: Healthy Volunteers
Investigator: Blandine Laferrere, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
This pilot study is designed to examine the effect of a novel type of lifestyle intervention, administered via a smartphone app, on weight loss and improvement of metabolic health in individuals with overweight and/or obesity. A mobile application will be used to document eating behavior through photos. In addition, participants will receive personalized…
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