The purpose of this study is to compare two different combinations of treatment plans to a standard transplant procedure in order to see whether one or both of them are better at reducing the occurrence and severity of chronic GVHD. The research portion of this study involves manipulation of your stem cell product by removing T-cells, which cause chronic…
The purpose of this research study is to collect information about the percentage of people that develop HACA when they are treated with Unituxin and determine if HACA affects the blood levels of Unituxin. Unituxin is a type of antibody. Antibodies are made by the body to attack tumors and fight infections. Unituxin is a chimeric antibody which means it is…
While optical colonoscopy (OC) is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, there are alternative approaches to visualization of the colon. Participants will receive screening by either colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) and computed tomographic colonography (CTC). They will be instructed to follow a detailed colon preparation regimen prior…
This is a Phase 1 multicenter study of LY2606368, a CHK1/2 inhibitor, in pediatric patients with refractory solid tumors, including CNS tumors. The study treatment is considered experimental because LY2606368 is not approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating pediatric patients with refractory solid tumors, including…
We are doing this research study to find out how different amounts of sleep restriction affect yourbody's ability to generate heat. This study will determine the effects of partial sleep restriction (PSR) (4 h in bed) and total sleep deprivation (TSD) (0 h in bed) compared to a full night of habitual sleep (HS)(8 h in bed) on brown adipiose tissue (…
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…
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of a study drug called axitinib on treating tumors that have returned (recurrent) or have not responded to standard therapy (refractory). Children will take axitinib twice a day for 28 days (1 cycle). Children may take study drug for up to 24 cycles (2 years).
Tired of having to remember to take your birth control? If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 35, are pre-menopausal, sexually active and do NOT wish to become pregnant, you are invited to see if you may qualify for a research study. The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of an investigational contraceptive vaginal ring. If…
This study focuses on the effects of aerobic conditioning on cognition and brain activity. Eligible participants will complete an exercise stress test, MRI, and cognitive testing session at the beginning and end of the study. Once participants complete the first set of appointments, they will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions for 12-weeks.…
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…
The purpose of this study is to find out more about the effectiveness (how well the drug works), safety, and tolerability of an investigational drug called nivolumab (also known as BMS-936558) when given alone or when combined with ipilimumab in children/ adolescents/ young adults with high grade primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancies (certain…
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 (…
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and severity of acute GVHD following CD34+ selection in children, adolescents and young adults receiving an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant from a family member or unrelated adult donor for a malignant condition.
This study is for children with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (rrAML). Acute myeloid leukemia is a fast growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This study examines the effects of study drug Lenalidomide on children with rrAML. Lenalidomide is an anti-cancer drug that belongs to a group of drugs known as immunomodulating drugs (IMiDs), a…
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…
Do You Have a Mirena IUD? You may qualify for a study on the extended use of the Mirena IUD! You may qualify if you are 18 to 33 years old and had your Mirena placed in 2013. Compensation available for time and effort. Find out if you qualify!
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of dietary flavanols on brain activity and memory. Flavanols represent a specific group of plant derived nutrients that are found in cocoa beans, grapes, tea, berries and various other fruits and vegetables. The specific flavanols investigated in this study come from cocoa. Participants will be asked to…
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…
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are typically treated with two types of medications: stimulants and non-stimulants. These medications work in different ways to treat ADHD symptoms, but we do not fully understand the brain mechanisms underlying the medications' effects. This study will use MRI scanning to look at changes in…
This study is being carried out by the Childrens Oncology Group (COG) Phase 1 Consortium. COG is an international research group that consists of more than 200 hospitals that treat children with cancer in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. The Phase 1 Consortium is the group within COG that consists of 21 hospitals, and participation in…
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…
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether short sleep duration is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women. We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking women to participate in a sleep study. You must be willing to come to Columbia University Medical Center once a week for two 6-week periods and regularly sleep at least 7-9…
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…
The Learning Lab at Columbia University is conducting computer based behavioral studies to address fundamental questions regarding the nature of learning, memory, and decision making. Specifically, we will use behavioral methods to investigate the extent to which learning, memory and decision making may be modulated by factors such as novelty, trial-by-…