We are seeking healthy volunteers (HIV-negative) for a study seeing if HIV is associated with faster biological aging among older African American adults, whether faster biological age is related to health conditions that typically occur in older people and whether these conditions might be due to stress or over-activity of certain parts of the immune…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the study drugs and how well your body tolerates it. The study will also test how well the study drugs work to slow down the growth of you tumor or stop your cancer. The study drugs are Cergutuzumab Amunaleukin and Atezolizumab. Atezolizumab is FDA approved for the treatment of patients with metastatic non-…
This clinical study is being conducted for research purposes. The study cream, SD-101 (Zorblisa), has allantoin as the active ingredient and is being investigated for the treatment of the skin lesions which occur in patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The purpose of this clinical study is to study the effectiveness and safety of SD-101 (Zorblisa) in…
This goal of this study is to learn more about how stress and coping might be associated with blood pressure in lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. If you are deemed eligible, first you will be scheduled for a telephone or video conference interview with a member from the study team, which may take up to 1.5 hours. For the interview, you may be asked to…
We are currently enrolling healthy individuals to participate in a research study involving electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Participants will complete 3 visits over the course of 2 weeks and receive up to $400 for their participation. The visits will involve a psychiatric assessment and medical history, playing computer…
This study is for healthy volunteers. Volunteers who agree to be part of this research will be requested to donate up to 4 tube(s) of blood (approximately 4 teaspoons). The blood will be tested for 5 standard clotting assays. Volunteers will be asked to fill out a questionnaire as well. Compensation for completion of this study is $20.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of using crizotinib (also known as Xalkori) after completion of surgery, and in some cases, after chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer patients versus placebo. Participants will be randomized to crizotinib or placebo. Participants will take crizotinib/placebo…
The Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Lab is currently running research studies to investigate social interactions. Our beliefs about those who are close to us are based on our previous interactions with them. This experiment examines exactly how interactions with close others lead to changes in our beliefs about their personality and our…
The purpose of this study is to see if study drug AZD9291 is effective in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and if so, how it compares with chemotherapy. Only patients with NSCLC that has been confirmed as having the EGFR mutation are eligible to participate. Before patients can participate in the main study a tumor sample will be taken to check…
This study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature sensor in a wristband for one week in the summer, fall, winter and spring. The study will span 9 months. Participants will also be asked to fill out a daily questionnaire during those weeks. $30/week compensation or $120 in total for participation.
The purpose of this study is to look at whether the combination of MEDI9447 and osimertinib or MEDI9447 and AZD4635 will improve the outcome in subjects with advanced epidermal growth factor receptor mutant (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
The FAR-ILD study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in adults with a family history of ILD. FAR-ILD is a non-interventional study. This means that FAR-ILD is not involved in testing any new interventions or therapies. The purpose of FAR-ILD is to gather data on family members of patients with pulmonary fibrosis over a long period of…
The purpose of this study is to assess the overall safety and efficacy (how well the drug works) of study drug M7824 in the treatment of unresectable, non-small cell lung cancer. Another purpose is to determine whether use of the study drug in combination with chemoradiation (chemotherapy plus radiation therapy) followed by the study drug will result in…
This study is for patients who are being considered for surgical removal of a specific kind of lung cancer called "non-small lung cancer" (NSCLC), which is a description of the way it looks under a microscope. The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding an investigational treatment called atezolizumab (also called MPDL3280A) to…
The population includes males and females of all ages with one or more food allergy or those who are at risk of mortality from food-induced anaphylaxis. The FARE Patient Registry is a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study of patients with food allergy. The participant and the treating physician agree that he/she will complete…
This study investigates changes in brain responses to visual images presented both frequently and infrequently. 60 adults will be recruited for the study which will take place in a laboratory at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. You will see the visual images on a computer screen and will have to respond with a button press to only one image while…
This is an open-label, Phase II study in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has gotten worse on an anti-programmed cell death-1/anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) containing therapy. This study consists of a number of treatment cohorts to test the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of multiple…
This research study is being conducted to study pulmonary hypertension and right heart dysfunction based on clinical, imaging, physiological and pathological characteristics. We hope to develop a new classification system and new methods to diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension. Diagnostic testing includes (listed subsequently): full medical work-up,…
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.
PAID RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Healthy volunteers, age 18-35 years, needed for a research study. Study requirements:- 2-3 hours of clinical assessments and neurocognitive testing -1 hour MRI As a participant you will receive: $100 for the MRI; $10/ hour for other testing; participants can make up to $200.00 For further information about the study and your…
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…
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…
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.
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 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. Firstly, request to be contacted by our…
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of drugs alectinib and crizotnib on patients with lung disease to find out which is better for patients with a special type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive NSCLC. In this study, participants will receive either alectinib or…
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…
This purpose of this study is to determine whether the tumor cells of lung cancer patients contain changes to the DNA sequence of two proteins found on the cells surface- ALK and EGFR. If the tumor contains changes to the DNA of one of these proteins, the patient may be invited to participate on a trial that will look at drugs which may target tumors that…
Are you a current or former smoker? Do you want to know more about your lung health? The FAR-ILD study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in at-risk adults, including older smokers. FAR-ILD is a non-interventional study. This means that FAR-ILD is not involved in testing any new interventions or therapies. The purpose of FAR-ILD is…
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…
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…
This research study is testing two potential new drugs called AB928 and AB122. AB928 is an investigational drug that has been shown in animal studies to improve the functioning of the immune system, without causing any immune effects on its own. This research study will help us understand whether AB928, the study drug, can be safely given in combination…
This is a research study to test the effectiveness of pembrolizumab on cancer types having a known relationship to smoking carcinogen exposure. The study will enroll 120 subjects age 18 and above with advanced solid tumor related to smoking exposure. All patients will receive the treatment of pembrolizumab. The study aims to determine if tumor genetics can…
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…
The Latino Sleep and Health Study (LASH) is a community study of Latino adults that is focused on understanding the relationship between sleep, stress, self-control, and health. Participation in LASH is fairly simple. If you are found eligible after taking the screener, you will be asked to complete an in-person survey. You can earn $20 for after completing…
This trial will look at how the study drug will work in combination with traditional chemotherapy at treating extensive-stage small cell lung cancer in the first-line setting. The study will also determine if these drugs cause any side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy alone. The study drug is Durvalumab by itself or with Tremelimumab. Both…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This randomized phase III trial studies how well management of a tobacco treatment intervention works in reducing surgical complications in patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer who smoke cigarettes. Management of a tobacco treatment intervention compares varenicline (a drug that reduces the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur with abstinence…
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the drug, ruxolitinib, is effective, tolerable and safe in combination with two chemotherapy medicines called pemetrexed and cisplatin. The study will test if this combination has beneficial effects in people diagnosed with certain types of non-small cell lung cancer. Only participants with Stage IIIB,…
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…