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…
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness (how well the drug works), safety, and tolerability of the investigational drug called nivolumab when combined with rucaparib, docetaxel or enzalutamide in participants with late stage prostate cancer that was unable to be surgically removed. These three combinations: nivolumab plus rucaparib, nivolumab…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 being conducted to evaluate the performance of the ConfirmMDx and SelectMDx tests for Prostate Cancer to identify patients with increased risk for clinically significant disease, to ultimately lower the rate of repeat biopsies. Approximately 1000 people are expected to take part in this study.
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…