Anorexia Nervosa is a serious illness and relapse rates are high. We have shown that behavioral routines get stuck/entrenched. Our newest research, Relapse Prevention and Changing Habits (REACH+) for Anorexia Nervosa, aims to help patients minimize unhelpful routines and develop more healthful recovery-oriented behavior. Participants will complete initial…
Our lab is conducting brain imaging research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 to be study participants. As a schizophrenia study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits. You will also complete a number of computer-based…
Columbia University researchers want to hear from current IVF patients about which patient experiences they think should be studied and how. Participation includes a ~1 hour interview on Microsoft Teams about your notable IVF patient experiences and how you might want to share it for future research purposes. Participants will receive $30 for their…
This study will enroll with children, adolescents and young adults that are less than 22 years old that have returned or 'relapsed' acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnoses. Within this group, the study is also targeting those are also unable to receive additional chemotherapy treatments containing anthracycline, which is a type of antibiotic that…
During pregnancy, a baby's heart rate can tell us a lot about how their brain and body develop. Our team is testing a new, easy-to-use device that you can wear at home to track the baby's heartbeat for up to 24 hours. By using the monitor in your everyday environment, we can learn more about your baby's development in a natural setting,…
The Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study to better understand experiences related to extreme heat during pregnancy and to inform the development of heat preparedness resources for perinatal care. We are recruiting English-speaking participants who are 18 years of age or older and reside in New York State and…
We are conducting a research trial to determine if low dose Aspirin either 81 or 162 mg will prevent preterm birth in patients who have had a previous preterm birth, still birth, or complications of pregnancy including preeclampsia, small for gestational age baby, fetal growth restriction, or placental abruption. You will be randomized to 81 or 162 mg and…
Columbia University researchers are looking to interview people for a study on patient decisions about whether to remove the fallopian tubes when having a hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or other sterilization surgery. If you are a woman 30-49 years of age, speak English, and have had a hysterectomy (for non-cancer reasons), tubal ligation, or another type of…
The study uses brain imaging and cortisol to understand risk and protective factors for mental health among adolescents on social media. We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 14-17 who struggle with mental health. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: 1. Complete a mental health interview (over Zoom), 2. Complete a Magnetic…
We are conducting a study on depression and suicide risk, and participants can earn up to $300 for taking part. Suicide rates in the U.S. are rising, and new treatments are urgently needed. This study focuses on the brain chemical glutamate, which may play an important role in mood and mental health. We will compare glutamate levels at rest and during…
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…
The Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study of stress and sleep in childhood and pregnancy, which will take place over the next year. We are recruiting pregnant people who identify as Latinx/Hispanic. You will be compensated for your time! We are flexible in scheduling convenient times for you to come in. The…
This study is called a screening study and the purpose of this study to find better ways to diagnose and treat leukemia that has come back after treatment or difficult to treat. Bone marrow, blood, and medical information about cancer and treatment will be collected. The results from this screening study may give other information about leukemia that is…
This is a phase 1 study for participants with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) diagnosis. This study will observe the safety, side effects, and best dose of Imetelstat as an investigational drug, or drug that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA…
Our team is looking at the relationship between a mother and her baby to see how different prenatal and infant experiences affect a baby's brain development. Specifically, we are looking at maternal immune activation (MIA) and how prenatal exposure to MIA can affect a baby's development. For our study, we ask participants to come in for up to 3…
The Center for Intergenerational Psychiatry at Columbia University is recruiting pregnant individuals. We want to learn how feeling worried or anxious (or not having these feelings) may impact pregnant individuals and their babies. We would like to invite people from a wide-range backgrounds who are in between 12 to 34 weeks of their pregnancy to…
In this study, we are trying to learn more about the symptoms of psychosis, specifically to learn how alterations in the brain may produce certain experiences (including voice hearing or auditory hallucinations) that are common in people with psychosis or schizophrenia. The study involves clinical interviews, computer tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (…
We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your…
We are doing this study to test the use of a drug called bromocriptine for women with a condition called Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). The study will look at how the heart muscle improves in women taking bromocriptine compared to a group of women given a placebo or inactive pill.
Depression and some antidepressants may be associated with an increased risk of breaking a bone. It is not clear why this could be the case. It is possible that depression and/or certain medications used for the treatment of depression cause bone loss, increase the risk of falls, are associated with lower physical activity, or effects on muscle function.…
The Center for OCD Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in a research study, at no cost to you. This study is investigating the medicinal effects of nabilone for OCD symptoms. Nabilone is a synthetic form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is one of the active…
This research study is being done to understand how CPAP for sleep apnea may affect hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other complications of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes. The purpose of the home sleep test is to find women with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is when you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.…
This study will enroll participants who did or did not receive a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine during their pregnancy and have a child who is now 18-30 months of age. In order to assess the long-term outcomes of the offspring of those who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in pregnancy, a cohort study examining child developmental outcomes is needed. There are a number of…
Our lab is conducting research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia/Depression to be study participants. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits and computer-based tasks.…
This research study seeks to better understand the biological and behavioral aspects of specific phobia and evaluate how the "Self-Distancing" technique might help youth confront their fears. The study will be conducted at Columbia University in Manhattan. Participation involves completing questionnaires and attending a single visit for a…
Women will be enrolled at or prior to prenatal visit at 34-40 weeks gestation with follow-up visits within 48 hours of delivery, and 6 and 12 months postpartum among the mother and infant. Maternal and infant measurements will be conducted at each visit. The purpose of the study is to estimate cardiovascular disease risk in healthy and medically complicated…
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.
Researchers at Columbia are looking into possible viral causes of stillbirth or late-term miscarriages in patients. We are looking for people who have recently had a late-term pregnancy loss (within the past week). Participation in this research involves a one-time blood draw. Participants will receive $50.
Are you suffering from chronic depression? We are seeking participants for a depression treatment research study at Columbia University using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This study develops a more accurate TMS to treat chronic depression. Participation includes clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will receive 27…
Are you currently pregnant or were you pregnant in the last 2 years? We want to hear from you! We are conducting interviews to understand how we can support physical and mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Interviews will take place virtually over Zoom or via telephone and last about 60 minutes. There are also options to participate in person (…
This study will be performed to determine if Panzyga (the study drug) can help with preventing infections in patients who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Panzyga is a study drug administered via injection into the vein, which contains human antibodies also called immunoglobulins. It is manufactured by Octapharma. Your participation in this clinical…
GO MOMs is an observational study designed to characterize the glycemic profile of pregnancy using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in order to develop criteria using CGM measurements and/or early pregnancy oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) at 10w0d-14w0d gestation that are predictive, along with clinical factors, of adverse pregnancy…
Ovaprene, is an experimental monthly non-hormonal intravaginal contraceptive being developed as a possible new method of birth control. It consists of a round piece of woven material surrounded by a soft, flexible rubber ring. The ring itself is made of a silicone rubber combined with the following ingredients: ferrous gluconate (a type of iron), Vitamin C…
The study is looking to evaluate levonogestrel butanoate as a possible new long-acting injectable for birth control. Levonogestrel butanoate is a type of hormone called progestin that has a long history of clinical use in a variety of birth control methods (e.g. pills, intrauterine devices, implants) and its efficacy and safety are well recognized. This…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of Quizartinib that can be given safely with chemotherapy in children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) which has come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Quizartinib will be given by mouth once a day from Day 6 through Day 28. It will be given in combination with…
Researchers at Columbia are looking at new treatments to help delay the start of menopause. This is a randomized trial where some women will receive medication and some will receive a placebo. The study will last approximately 12 weeks, followed by monthly follow-ups for 6 months. Participants will be compensated $1300 for compensation.
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drugs called Nivolumab and 5-Azacytidine can be given safely in children and young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which has come back after treatment or has not responded to standard therapy. These drugs are thought to work by turning on genes that limit the growth of cancer cells. The study drugs…
The goal of the project is to identify differences in learning in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by measuring the activity of the brain while participants complete computer tasks. Eligible participants will be asked questions about their medical and psychiatric history and perform tasks on a computer while an electroencephalogram (EEG) is recorded.…
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) that has transformed to accelerated or blast phase. MPN is a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many blood cells. The different types of MPN are myelofibrosis (MF), essential thrombocythemia (ET), or polycythemia vera (PV). Over time,…
You are being asked to participate in this study because you have been diagnosed with a blood cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with or suspected to have a specific gene mutation (TP53 mutation) for which you have not received any prior AML treatment. Tumor protein p53 (TP53) is a gene that codes for a tumor suppressor protein, which is normally…
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal dose of oral CGT9486 in patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM) and to determine the efficacy of CGT9486 at the selected optimal dose in patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM). This includes Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis, Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis with an Associated…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the study treatment- bendamustine and rituximab (BR) followed by venetoclax for 12 months. The combination of the drugs bendamustine and rituximab is a commonly used treatment for your disease. Venetoclax is an oral drug that blocks a protein called BCL-2 which is present on CLL cells. With this…
This study uses smartphone technology to better understand changes in adolescent moods over time. As a participant in our study, we would: (a) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and (b) collect data from your child's smartphone for 6 months through an app called the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS;…
Patients who will be receiving immune effector cell (IEC) therapy for the treatment of their cancer (leukemia) are being asked to participate in this study. IEC can produce a harmful side effect called Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). CRS involves a release of a large amount of proteins into the bloodstream. This may cause changes in blood pressure and…
We are conducting a research study to explore discrimination around depression and barriers to care in youth ages 14-18. We will use what we learn to create videos to reduce such discrimination. Parental permission is required for this study. Adolescents (ages 14-18) will participate in an individual interview that will be approximately 45 minutes long. We…
In this research study we want to learn more about a potential new therapy for pain associated with endometriosis. We want to determine if a non-hormonal medication, cabergoline, will help patients with endometriosis. Cabergoline is a medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of other medical conditions. In this…
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, both good and bad, of magrolimab in combination with azacitidine, to those of azacitidine in combination with placebo, to find out which is better for treating patients with MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). Other purposes of this study include determining the quantity of magrolimab in the blood, aspects of…
We are conducting research to explore self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages 18-25 who…
We are conducting research to explore the level of self-stigma around depression, racial/ethnic and cultural experiences, and barriers to care (e.g., embarrassment, limited access, low expectations/motivation). Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs a person has about themself due to their mental illness. We are looking for Latinx or Black young adults ages…
We are conducting a research study to explore discrimination around depression and barriers to care in youth ages 14-18. We will use what we learn to create videos to reduce such discrimination. Parental permission is required for this study. Adolescents (ages 14-18) will participate in an individual interview that will be approximately 45 minutes long. We…
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, effectiveness, pharmacokinetic (PK how long the drug is in your body and how it is metabolized) and pharmacodynamics (PD where does the drug go in your body and what is its biological effect) of the study drug, GFH009, in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies including acute myeloid…
We are doing this study because we want to find out if adding a new immunotherapy drug to the usual combination of chemotherapy drugs is better or worse than the usual approach for your endometrial cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for endometrial cancer.
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, you would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3) complete…
People with bulimia nervosa engage in risky behaviors more often than people without this disorder. We are researching the neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in bulimia nervosa. As a participant in this study, your teen would: (1) complete a series of questionnaires and interviews, (2) complete an MRI scan (no radiation), and (3)…
The purpose of this clinical research study is to evaluate the safety (any good or bad effects) of CYNK-001 and to assess the effects of CYNK-001 on your Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Also, the study plans to determine the maximum tolerated dose (highest safe dose) of CYNK-001 and assess whether CYNK-001 can eliminate your residual (leftover) disease.…
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…
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…
This is a research study to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. Particularly, we are looking at the importance of inflammation in the process. If you participate, you will receive an experimental medication for your depression named ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (ethyl EPA), an omega 3 fatty acid. You will…
This research study is evaluating an investigational drug, called cirmtuzumab, in combination with astandard drug, called ibrutinib (Imbruvica), as a possible treatment for patients with CLL/SLL or MCL. All cells in the body receive signals to grow and survive, but sometimes these signals get out of control, causing too much cell growth. When the growth of…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
The goal of this study is to examine how effective and well-tolerated a possible new treatment for individuals who injure themselves frequently will be. All research procedures can be done from home no in-person visits are required. We are studying a minimal-risk form of electrical brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS.…
Protocol is looking to evaluate efficacy of the EVO100 vaginal gel in the prevention of urogenital Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) infections. You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18 years or older with a CT and/or GC infectiondiagnosis within the last 16 weeks.
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 oral birth control pill. If you qualify, you will receive investigational study…
Sertraline (also known as Zoloft) is an FDA approved medication that is used to treat anxiety in children and adolescents. We aim to better understand how children and adolescents with anxiety respond to sertraline and whether we can predict medication response. If your child is eligible, he or she can participate in a research study and will receive both a…
We are currently enrolling individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to participate in this research study. This is a one-year open-label study to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called REL-1017 (esmethadone) when taken alone (monotherapy) or when taken with other antidepressants (adjunctive therapy). Study…
Are you between the ages of 18-35? Do you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute are currently seeking participants who are interested in a brief trial of anti-psychotic medication. This study will include: - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a physical exam - clinical and neurocognitive…
We are currently enrolling individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to participate in this research study. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational medication, brexpiprazole, for PTSD. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either brexpiprazole, sertraline (also known as…
The purpose of this study is to find out what dose of pacritinib is safest and works best for participants. Pacritinib is an experimental drug, which is a drug that is being tested and is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. The study will be conducted at about 85 study clinics in North America, Europe, Israel and…
Do you suffer from depression? Have standard treatments not been helpful? Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting a study of an experimental antidepressant called ketamine, which can provide rapid relief of depressive symptoms in some patients. The study involves an inpatient stay, during which participants undergo brain…
The purpose of this study is to: Test if the lifespan of study participants is increased when uproleselan is added to standard chemotherapy medicines compared to standard chemotherapy alone; test if the number of study participants achieving disease remission is increased when uproleselan is added to standard chemotherapy medicines compared to standard…
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…
The purpose of this study is to find out how safe and effective investigational birth control pill, LF111 may be as a contraceptive, how it affects women's menstrual bleeding patterns, and how long LF111 stays in women's bodies. Participants will take the new experimental birth control pill for one year, and will come to the medical center for 8…
The purpose of this research study is to determine the preliminary safety and effectiveness (how well something works) of alvocidib when used after the standard drug decitabine in patients with MDS. The study will also gain information about the PK (the process by which a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and eventually eliminated by the body),…
We are conducting research to compare different ways of improving sleep and mood in teens. Treatment involves Behavioral Sleep Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents targeting: depression trouble falling and staying asleep not feeling rested on waking feeling sleepy during the day. Study Procedures: ~ A free, thorough diagnostic evaluation…
This is a clinical research study for subjects with Myelofibrosis (Primary, Post-Polycythemia Vera, and Post-Essential Thrombocytopenia) and thrombocytopenia. The purpose of this study is to determine if pacritinib is better at reducing spleen size and a reduction in symptoms than the best available therapy. This is a randomized, controlled study.…
This clinical research study is for women between the ages of 35 and 42 years who are having difficulty becoming pregnant and who would like to receive treatment within an assisted reproductive technology (ART) program in order to become pregnant. The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigation drug called FE…
The main purpose of this study is to see how effective an investigational new drug (tipifarnib, the study drug) is to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). "Investigational" means that tipifarnib has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use outside of clinical trials. You…
This study plans to learn more about an investigational new drug called lumateperone tosylate (ITI-007) and may help us find new types of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a single infusion of ketamine for adolescents and young adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Ketamine is a FDA-approved anesthetic medication that can possibly cause a rapid decrease in OCD symptoms. To be eligible to participate, patients need to have already tried at least one SRI…
The purpose of this research study is to find out if the study drug MBG453 in combination with other drugs (decitabine or azacitidine) already commonly used to treat MDS is safe and has beneficial effects in people who have some types of MDS like you (intermediate, high, or very high risk MDS). Subjects will be administered the study treatment as indicated…
We will evaluate the D-cycloserine (DCS) and lurasidone with MRI measurement of brain responses to DCS. DCS is a drug that works on the same brain receptor as ketamine. DCS is not approved by the FDA for bipolar depression. Study participants will receive a dose of lurasidone or placebo in one MRI and a dose of DCS in another, followed by an optional follow…
The purpose of this study, which involves research, is to determine if an experimental drug: acalabrutinib is safe and effective in the treatment of this patients with High Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Acalabrutinib is an investigational drug, which means that it is still being tested in people and has not been approved by government agencies in…
We are doing this study to find out if an investigational drug called CPI-0610 can help with myelofibrosis. An investigational drug is a drug that is not approved for sale in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This study has two groups (arms) one group of patients will be treated with CPI-0610 alone (monotherapy arm) and the other…
This study will allow cancer survivors an opportunity to learn whether light therapy is helpful to them in addressing common concerns of cancer survivors such as fatigue, feeling low, and/or trouble sleeping by engaging in an N-of-1 or individualized trial.
This study is studying the effectiveness and safety of a new birth control pill. The pill contains two hormones, drospirenone (a progestin) and estetrol (an estrogen), which combine to prevent pregnancy. Scientists think that estetrol may be safer and have more benefits than other estrogen hormones. The study lasts about one year, and you will come in for 7…
The purpose of this research study is to obtain information on the safety and effectiveness of PBCAR20A to treat certain types of cancers. PBCAR20A is a new investigational treatment for certain types of cancer of the blood, such as leukemia and lymphoma. It is made from a type of blood cells known as T cells. The T cells in PBCAR20A came from healthy…
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an…
Pevonedistat is currently being studied in humans with advanced solid tumors and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The current study is designed to evaluate pevonedistat in combination with azacitidine in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), and low-blast AML. This study will assess whether taking…
The purpose of this study is to collect blood samples from women who are pregnant with a fetus that has been confirmed by prenatal microarray testing to have a chromosomal abnormality, such as a microdeletion (missing chromosomes) or microduplication (extra chromosomes). The sponsor of this study, Sequenom Laboratories, will use these samples to develop and…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of avapritinib (also known as BLU-285) in individuals who have been diagnosed with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN), or mast cell Leukemia (MCL). Avapritinib is an experimental drug means that is is not yet known if…
If you're experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency, please stop negotiating this website and call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This website is not designed to address an acute psychiatric emergency. Purpose: To find out whether intranasal ketamine, when added to standard antidepressant treatment, improves the outcome of treatment for…
The purpose of this part of the study is to obtain further information about the safety and effectiveness(how well it works) of azacitidine plus birinapant (the investigational drug), in people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMMoL). One of the standard drugs for these diseases is azacitidine which all…
We are asking you to participate in this research study because you are a woman of child-bearing age or potential and interested in using an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control for up to 5 years.
The purpose of this study is to determine how well a drug called rigosertib works on people with MDS and to study the safety of rigosertib when it is given to people with MDS. Rigosertib is currently being tested in other clinical research studies.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the brain wave patterns are improved after administration of CVN058 compared to placebo in subjects with schizophrenia. The study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to measure naturally occurring brain waves as you listen to recorded sounds.
The goal of this open-administration treatment study of escitalopram (or duloxetine) is to evaluate the effect of antidepressant medication on treating the syndrome of frailty in older adults with depressive symptoms. Patients with significant depressive symptoms and 1 or more symptoms of the frailty syndrome (exhaustion, decreased energy, weight loss,…
The unintended pregnancy rate is rising despite increased availability and use of different types of emergency contraception (EC) pills. Few studies have addressed reasons for EC failure, yet such an investigation may allow researchers to better understand if EC can be used more successfully.Recently studies have shown that EC failure rates are higher in…
The purpose of the study is to see if a medicine called ASP2215 is both effective and safe as atreatment for AML patients with mutations in FLT3 gene identified by an investigational FLT3Mutation Assay companion diagnostic (a specific way to test your blood or bone marrow, which is used to see if you have a mutation of the FLT3 gene), compared to salvage…
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 purpose of this study is to test the effect of a drug called retosiban on stopping preterm labor and delaying the birth of her baby. We will also study the safety of the drug to find out what effects; good or bad, retosiban has on women in preterm labor and their fetuses. A previous small study, involving 93 women with preterm labor, found that…
The UPA Breast Study will investigate a medication called ulipristal acetate (UPA), which is currently used as an emergency contraceptive and as a treatment for fibroids. The study is designed to investigate 1) whether taking UPA daily can decrease breast cell proliferation compared to traditional combined oral contraceptive pills; and 2) whether MRI can…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of imetelstat for the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). All patients participating in Part 1 of this study will get 7.5 mg/kg of imetelstat as a 2-hour intravenous infusion once every 4 weeks. The dose of imetelstat may be increased, held or decreased depending on how…
Approximately half of the individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) present with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to PTSD alone, patients with comorbid PTSD-MDD demonstrate greater distress and poorer treatment outcome. The goal of this pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, safety, and initial efficacy of an…
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness (how well something works) and safety of an investigational compound called alvocidib when used in a combination chemotherapy therapy regimen in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who test positive for NOXA priming.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of AG200-15 which is an investigational birth control patch. AG200-15 is an investigational birth control patch being developed for use by women who wish to use a skin patch to prevent pregnancy. It contains LNG (levonorgestral) and EE (ethinyl estradiol), which are female sex hormones and are active…
We are performing functional MRI (fMRI) scans before starting and after completing an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. These scans are being performed to identify brain changes that occur after an acute course of ECT for participants with treatment-resistant depression. We also intend to perform two follow-up fMRI scans at two-…
The purpose of this study is to see if a medicine called ASP2215 is both safe and effective as atreatment for patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). ASP2215 is an experimental drug that is being studied to treat AML. In this study, ASP2215 will be given in addition to a standard chemotherapy regimen that patients could be receiving even if they were…
This is a study of patients delivering at Columbia University Medical Center-Allen Hospital. The investigators will compare the change in maternal hemoglobin from postpartum day 1 to day 2 and also try to find out if there is a correlation between estimated blood loss and measured blood loss.
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 study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of different doses and durations of TV-46000 given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection as compared to placebo for use as a potential maintenance in adults with schizophrenia.
RESEARCH STUDY:Brief Intervention for Public Speaking Fears (IRB#7293).- Are you between the ages of 18 - 60?- Do you have bothersome fears of public speaking?- Are you interested in trying a novel intervention?This research study tests whether a brief intervention using a medication called propranolol is effective at reducing public speaking fears. This…
There are over 62 million US women in their child-bearing years, ages 15-44. Thirty-eight million use some form of contraception which included permanent sterilization (tubal ligation or vasectomyin male partner), contraceptive implants, intrauterine devices, injections, pills, patches, vaginal spermicides, and behavioral methods such as coitus interrupts…
You are being asked to take part in this study because you have been diagnosed with Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) Associated Myelofibrosis (your disease) and have received ruxolitinib. The purpose of this study is to confirm how well this study treatment works to reduce your spleen volume, spleen size, what effect the study treatment has on you and…
The purpose of the study is to see if a combination of idelalisib and BI 836826 can help control patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) without serious side effects.
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of DCLL9718S at different dose levels, alone or in combination with azacitidine. DCLL9718S is an experimental drug manufactured by Genentech that is designed to inhibit tumor growth. The drug is being tested in clinical trials and has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or any…
The study aims to assess the impact of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on brain imaging and neurophysiological measures in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
This research is being done to find out if TOLMAR formulation behaves in the body the same way DOXOrubicin does. This will be done by comparing the amount of doxorubicin in subjects' blood after they are given TOLMAR formulation compared to the amount of doxorubicin in the blood after they are given DOXOrubicin. This is a pharmacokinetic study.…
You are being asked to take part in this study because you have acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back after initial treatment (relapsed) with venetoclax combination therapy or because you did not get a complete response from your initial treatment (refractory) with venetoclax combination therapy. The purpose of this research study is to determine…
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…
The goal of this research study is to find the safest highest dose of SL-401 that can be given to patients with AML or BPDCN. This study will also look at how SL-401 stops or slows leukemia or BPDCN growth and how SL-401 enters and leaves the body. This study will also look at certain proteins in the blood and bone marrow and how the amounts of them might…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ATryn, for the treatment of early onset preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy). ATryn is is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is used to prevent blood clots from forming in patients who are having surgery or giving birth to a child. Eligible…
This study will see how the treatment you will receive for your chronic myeloid leukemia affects cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. The treatments that are being studied are called BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) (i.e., dasatinib, imatinib, nilotinib). Subjects who are eligible for the study will be starting treatment for chronic myeloid…
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical and mental effects of exercise in adults who have experienced a recent traumatic event. Participation in this study requires attending 12 sessions at Teachers College Columbia University over the course of six weeks. Each session will last between 30 and 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated with…
The purpose of this study is to determine if oral azacitidine (CC-486) is safe and effective as maintenance therapy in continuing the response patients had with their last acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment and improving the quality of that response. Currently, there is no standard treatment to maintain or improve patient response and patients are…
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 evaluate the efficacy (how well the study drug works) and safety of venetoclax in combination with azacitidine in subjects who have not been treated for their acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The tolerability (the degree to which evident adverse effects can be tolerated by the patient) of venetoclax will also be evaluated.
We are seeking adolescents ages 13-17 to participate in a study on anhedonia. Anhedonia is the reduced ability to feel pleasure or enjoy things, and is a key feature of depression and other mental illnesses. If you believe your child is experiencing anhedonia, they may be eligible to participate in this study. If your child participates in this study, we…
We are currently looking for men and women, age 18-65 y, to participate in a sleep study. To participate you must have experienced insomnia (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing sleep that is unrefreshing) for at least 1 month. This is a 2-phase outpatient and inpatient study. We will test 2 different non-drug based methods to improve…
The purpose of this research study to find out a new way of treating patients with cervical cancer byactivating their immune system to help their body fight the cancer. VGX-3100 and INO-9012 are aninvestigational drug. This means that the drug has not been approved by the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) for medical use in patients, but has only been…
The main purposes of this study are to: 1) understand the safety of atezolizumab given in combination with Hu5F9-G4 and 2) understand the way the body processes atezolizumab and Hu5F9-G4 (pharmacokinetics). This study will also be testing if the combination therapy is effective at treating relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML).…
This is a clinical research study for subjects with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) who have not received any treatment for their disease and who are over the age of 60. These patients will be treated with low-does cytarabine in combination with Lintuzumab-Ac225. Low dose cytarabine has been investigated in elderly AML patients for at least two decades and is…
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug called "alovicidib" in combination with cytarabine and daunorubicin in the treatment of AML. Investigational means that this drug has not been approved by the FDA. Cytarabine and daunorubicin are both standard of care treatments for patients with AML.…
The goal of this study is to advance our understanding of how the brain processes emotion in adolescents. Adolescents with and without symptoms of anxiety are invited to participate. This study takes place over two days and includes an evaluation and a brain imaging session. Participants will be compensated up to $250. This study does not provide treatment.
We are studying the relationship between mitochondrial function and the experience of fatigue. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Cells within different organs contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria, which sustain life and fuel energy-dependent processes that we do every day including muscle contraction and cognitive activity. They act…
You may be eligible if you are younger than 51 years old, have regular monthly periods with moderate to severe cramping, and are willing to try a NEW hormonal vaginal ring. The ring contains estrogen and progestin which are hormones found in some types of birth control pills, patches and rings.Participation in the study will consist of 6 study visits and 2…
The purpose of this study, which involves research, is to determine if giving an experimental drug called acalabrutinib in combination with venetoclax with and without obinutuzumab is safe and effective for treating people with CLL compared to a combination of bendamustine and rituximab (BR) or a combination of Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide and Rituximab (…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an experimental medication, FT-2102, in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Patients will receive either FT-2102 alone or in combination with cytarabine or azacitidine, an approved drug commonly used in the treatment of AML and MDS. Subjects will remain on…
The purpose of this study is to survey study participants to determine their knowledge and attitudes towards fertility, and interest in understanding fertility management options. Recruited participants will be contacted via e-mail and invited to participate in online surveys and have hormone markers measured at the Columbia University Medical Center.
The purpose of this study is to provide samples for biomarker testing for the different MPD-RC treatment studies. As part of the treatment study you currently participating in, this is an additional research study in which you we will ask for you to donate blood and/or bone marrow samples, two nail clippings, and buccal (cheek) swab. In order to…
The purpose of this pilot research study is to test whether certain components of the marijuana plant, known as "cannabinoids", may help to reduce symptoms in patients with OCD. Specifically, patients enrolled in the study will smoke marijuana containing different concentrations of 2 different cannabinoids, THC and CBD. Both of these agents act on…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, and effectiveness of ABT-199 in combination with decitabine and ABT-199 in combination with azacitidine in subjects who have not been treated for their AML. In addition, substances (biomarkers) found in the blood and bone marrow that may indicate the effects or progress of the leukemia and the activity of…
Columbia University is conducting a contraceptive clinical trial looking at two intrauterine devices, one of which is investigational. Pre-menopausal women ages 16-40 who are generally healthy, sexually active, at risk for pregnancy, and are not at risk for sexually transmitted infections may qualify.
This study is for children and teens who have been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside the large bones of the body where blood cells are made. In AML, the bone marrow makes large numbers of immature white blood cells called blasts. These blast cells crowd out the normal cells of the bone…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of pevonedistat that can be given safely with chemotherapy in young adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) that has either come back or has not responded to the standard therapy. Pevonedistat works by blocking some of the enzymes that are needed for cell growth.
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 investigating how the brains of people with OCD may change with treatment. The study uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to scan the brain, and the treatment used is a form of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy consisting of Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP). Participants will undergo a scan, which lasts for approximately 2 hours and takes…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new experimental (investigational) oral combination hormone drug product containing estradiol (a form of the estrogen) and progesterone (a female hormone that regulates the inner lining of the uterus called the endometrium) for postmenopausal women who have hot flushes. The estradiol and progesterone used in this…
The purpose of this study is to find if PTC299 is safe to treat people with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well to determine the dose of PTC299 that can be given without causing severe side effects. AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow (spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made). PTC299 is being developed to…
Eligible participants will be asked questions about their symptoms, complete questionnaires, and receive sessions of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy consisting of Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP) accompanied by the use of a mobile app. The purpose of this study is to assess whether the mobile app may be effective in improving symptoms of OCD.
This study is for patients with Richter's transformation (RT). The purpose of this study is to see if a new type of investigational drug called PNT2258 that may be effective in blocking the "on" signal to cancer cells, eventually causing them to die. We are trying to see if PNT2258 provides evidence of anti-tumor effect by measuring what…
The purpose of this study, which involves research, is being done to see how well an investigational new drug and study device combination will work to treat people with pre-cancerous cells on the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The treatment combination is testing a drug, called VGX-3100, given by injection and used with the study device,…
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of ruxolitinib, an investigational drug, compared to anagrelide, an FDA approved drug. Investigational means that the study drug has not been approved by the FDA for treatment of ET. Patients will be assigned to one of two groups. Group A will receive ruxolitinib and placebo…
We are trying to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. If you participate, you will have two different brain scans (MRI and PET scan). You will also have antidepressant treatment for free. We will then be able to see whether information on the brain scans connects with how people do on the medications. The…
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting individuals ages 18-60, who haveexperienced a traumatic event, to participate in a research treatment study on PTSD. For yourparticipation, you'll receive brief treatment at no cost and $100 in compensation.
The purpose of this research study is to compare the treatment device (Uphold LITE) to a traditional native tissue repair procedure for the treatment of symptoms for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Uphold Lite is a non-absorbable synthetic mesh used to support tissue in women with POP. The device is inserted into the body through an incision in the vaginal…
The main purpose of this research study is to investigate if a drug called Vedolizumab is safe and effective in preventing acute graft-versus-host disease (attack of donor cells on recipient healthy organs after transplant) of the gut in comparison to placebo (dummy drug). This will be studied in patients undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell…
This study is a double-blind and placebo-controlled study to assess its efficacy of the new drug Lumateperone for patients with Major Depressive Episodes associated with Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder. Lumateperone is thought to exert its antidepressant effect through interaction with sereotogenic, dopaminergic, and glutamergic neurotransmitter targets.…
The purpose of this study is to find the dose of imetelstat that best treats myelofibrosis. (A doseis a measured amount of a drug taken at one time.) The effects of imetelstat on myelofibrosis as well as any side effects will be explored.
The overall purpose of this part of the study is to determine the best dose of JCAR017 for treating adult participants with relapsed or refractory B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) and to understand the side effects that participants with your disease may have when they are treated with JCAR017.
Patients who are either interested in discontinuing their current antidepressant or have discontinued an antidepressant in the past 6 weeks will be provided with an FDA approved medicine, Vortioxetine (brand name Trintellix). Treatment with Vortioxetine will start after the past antidepressant is discontinued. Vortioxetine dosage is adjustable throughout…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the study drug ABT-199 works and safety of ABT-199 in subjects with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) whose cancer has come back (relapsed) after treatment or no response (refractory) to treatment with B-cell receptor signaling pathway inhibitor therapy, namely Ibrutinib and/or Idelalisib. In addition,…
The purpose of this study is to see how well an investigational new drug and study device combination work to treat women with pre-cancerous cells of the vulva caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and,thereby avoid surgery. To participate in this study you must have high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) of the vulva caused by HPV types 16 or 18.
This is a study looking to evaluate how well a new hormone-releasing Intrauterine Contraceptive called LevoCept works in healthy, sexually active women. The study will consist of 6 study visits including a screening visit prior to enrollment and monthly telephone calls over the course of a year. The study visits will vary but mostly consist of physical and…
We are trying to understand what causes bipolar disorder and how medications treat bipolar depression. Particularly, we are looking at the importance of dopamine signaling in the process. If you participate, you will have two different brain scans (MRI and PET scan). You will also have treatment for your depression with an FDA approved medication,…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the combination of the experimental drugs called atezolizumab and guadecitabine (not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA or any other regulatory authority outside the United States) to find out what effects, good or bad, the combination of atezolizumab and guadecitabine has on patients…
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders is currently conducting a study in treating Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), which is a severe illness characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses about a variety of themes (e.g., fears of contamination or harm) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive washing or checking. The study is…
The purpose of this study is test a new investigational vaginally inserted hormone drug product called TX-004HR on postmenopausal women who have symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). After menopause, the amount of estrogen circulating throughout a woman's body decreases and can result in changes in their vaginal tissue known as vulvar and…
The purpose of the study is to see if a medicine called gilteritinib/ASP2215 given in combination with atezolizumab is both effective and safe as a treatment for AML patients with mutations in the FLT3 gene. Some AML patients have a mutation in the gene called FLT3. When patients have a FLT3 mutation, more of the FLT3 protein is on the leukemic cells, or…
This is a pre-marketing (Phase 2A) multi-site study of an investigational drug, ganaxolone, as a potential treatment for non-psychotic post-partum depression. Eligible subjects who agree by signing informed consent will spend four days on the 5-South Research Unit (5-S) of the New York State Psychiatric Institute. For 6 hours they will have an tube in a…
The purpose of the study is to test how effective and safe the study drug SGI-110 is compared with current standard treatment for AML. The study drug, SGI-110, is changed in the body into a compound called decitabine. Decitabine is an approved drug in the US for treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and in Europe for treatment of…
The main purpose of this study is to: Find out if the study vaccine therapies cause any side effects (unexpected or unwanted reactions) and how well they are tolerated in women with persistent HPV types 16 or 18 infection of the cervix. Find out whether your body responds (the immune response). Compare the effects (both good and bad) of the study…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability (the effect of the drug on your body), pharmacokinetics (the effect of your body on the drug) and maximum tolerated dose of sertraline in combination with cytosine arabinoside (ara-C, cytarabine) when given to patients with treatment-resistant myeloid leukemia. In addition, the effect of the…
In this study, we are trying to learn more about how stimulant medication produces an improvement in emotional lability (frequent mood changes and excessive emotional reactions) in patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) Although ADHD is primarily associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, emotional ability plays a…
The objective of this research study is to compare the treatment success rates and safety of two surgical treatment options: Native Tissue Repair and the Elevate Prolapse Repair System. You maychoose to participate in this research when you and your doctor have determined which surgical treatment option is right for you. The Elevate Prolapse Repair System…
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting individuals who have experienced trauma 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.
This study is for patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The purpose of this study is to determine if decitabine plus JNJ-56022473 can be safely combined and is active for your disease. The study drugs used in this study are JNJ-56022473, an experimental drug and DACOGEN ( also known generic as decitabine), a drug already used to treat your type of…
The main goal of this study is to find out about how duvelisib acts in patients with CLL/SLL who were previously treated with a BTKi (Bruton Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor - commercially available ibrutinib or another investigational BTKi). Duvelisib is an investigational drug, meaning that it is not FDA approved, designed to try to stop cancer growth by…
We are currently enrolling individuals with social anxiety disorder to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to assess whether a brief computer-based research treatment helps improve social anxiety symptoms. For eligible participants, this study will involve a brief, novel research treatment for social anxiety, delivered in 8 or 12…
The goal of the study is to determine whether coming to the hospital and having the labor started with medicine (i.e., labor induction) at 39 weeks of pregnancy can improve the baby's health at birth when compared with waiting for labor to start on its own.
This study will look at the safety and effectiveness of a new hormonal IUD. This IUD is a small device that a clinician will place in your uterus. It contains a progestin (a hormone) that releases a small amount of hormone to prevent pregnancy. Once the device is in, you will come in for periodic study visits over the course of a year.
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders at New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University Medical Center is seeking individuals aged 18+ with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in a survey regarding their experiences with marijuana/cannabis. We hope this study will lead to increased understanding of how these substances affect…
This study is being done to see how well tolerated the investigational drug TGR-1202 is in comparison to other similar therapeutics agents in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
If you are depressed and have not received course of medication treatment for depression in the past, you may be eligible for a study involving brain imaging and research treatment at no cost to you. The research treatment is with a medication that is not FDA-approved for depression. The study uses two types of brain imaging, position emission tomography (…