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Efficacy and Safety of COMP360 as Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Many people who receive antidepressant treatment for their depression do not get an adequate response to the medicines they are taking. If someone is taking two or more antidepressants and they are failing, this is sometimes referred to as treatment-resistant depression or TRD. We are currently enrolling adult individuals with treatment-resistant depression…
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Study to test how brain circuits may cause auditory hallucinations

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
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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Studies of Behavior and Cognition (Participants with Schizophrenia)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
Our lab is conducting research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for peoplebetween the ages of 18 and 60 who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia 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. Study…
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Social Media, Brain Processing, and Cortisol in Teen Suicide

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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 recently visited the emergency room for suicide-related concerns. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: (a) complete a mental health interview (over…
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Study Investigating a Treatment for Depression in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Joshua Berman, MD, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
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Study for Children with Excessive Worries and Fears

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Rachel Marsh, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
To learn more, click the blue box "Do you qualify" and our study team will contact you. This research study will examine how an iPad-based cognitive training game combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps children with excessive worries and related repetitive behaviors (obsessive compulsive disorder). After completing the training,…
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The Mindful Brain Project in Teens

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
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Study of Women After Menopause who are Taking Medication and/or Receiving Counseling/Therapy for Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Marcella Walker, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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.…
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A Brain Imaging Study of Cannabinoid Medication for Adults with OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Reilly Kayser, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Learning and the Brain in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Amy Rapp, PhD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Smartphone Assessment of Mood

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Closed
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;…
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Teens' Thoughts About Depression and Mental Health-Related Discrimination

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Experiencing Depression as a Latinx or Black Young Adult

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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We Want to Hear Your Thoughts About Stigma and Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Teens' Thoughts About Depression and Mental Health-Related Discrimination

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Doron Amsalem, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Decision-Making in Bulimia Nervosa (Ages 18+)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Kelsey Hagan, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Decision-Making in Bulimia Nervosa (Ages 13-17)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Kelsey Hagan, PhD
Status: Closed
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)…
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Behavioral therapy in combination with medication treatment (if needed) for cocaine dependence

Condition: Addiction / Cocaine
Investigator: Frances Levin, MD
Status: Closed
This study will test a computer-based behavioral intervention to decrease cocaine use. Those who fail to achieve cocaine abstinence after the first 4 weeks while receiving the behavioral treatment will continue the behavioral treatment and be randomly assigned to one of two groups (one group will receive Adderall-XR (MAS-ER) and the other group will receive…
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Depressed Patients: Non-Invasive Study of Brain Oxygen Use

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
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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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to understand the role of inflammation in its treatment.

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Borderline Personality Disorder)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Borderline Personality Disorder
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Bipolar Disorder)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Research Study offering Treatment for Self-Injury (Depression)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Amir Levine, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Open-Label Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety of REL-1017 as a Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain Imaging Study and Brief Treatment - People with Hallucinations and Delusions

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Lawrence Kegeles, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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A Trial of Brexpiprazole and Sertraline in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / PTSD
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Ketamine for Depression Research Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Jeffrey Miller, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain Imaging Study of Social Cognition in Individuals with Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
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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Effects of Marijuana on Symptoms of OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Treatment for Public Speaking Fears

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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MRI Study Comparing Medications for Children Ages 6-17 with ADHD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / ADD/ADHD
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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A Mobile App (nOCD) for OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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.
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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to be able to predict who will respond to antidepressant treatment

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Lumateperone for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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.…
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Can switching medications to Vortioxetine (brand name Trintellix) assist patients with depression to pursue personal goals?

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Blocking nocturnal blue light to treat insomnia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Ari Shechter, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain imaging in bipolar depression to understand the antidepressant mechanism of lurasidone (Latuda).

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Martin Lan, MD
Status: Closed
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,…
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Ganaxolone for Post-Partum Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: David Hellerstein, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Mitochondrial Function, Fatigue, and Depression in Later Life

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Patrick Brown, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Brain Imaging Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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.
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Brief Treatment for People With Social Anxiety

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Control and Reward Circuits in OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Internet Survey of Cannabinoid Experiences in OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Reilly Kayser, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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Treatment Study for Adolescents with Depression and Sleep Disturbances

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Ellie McGlinchey, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Computer-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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.
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Lumateperone for Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Jeffrey Lieberman, MD
Status: Closed
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.
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MRI Effects of D-cycloserine & Lurasidone in Bipolar Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Bipolar Disorder
Investigator: Joshua Kantrowitz, Md
Status: Closed
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…
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Light Therapy Study

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Ian Kronish, MD
Status: Closed
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.
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Attaining and Maintaining Wellness in OCD

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Helen Simpson, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Combined Prolonged Exposure and Pramipexole Treatment for Patients with PTSD and Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Research Study Offering Treatment for Suicidal Ideation

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Michael Grunebaum, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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ADHD MRI Study for Stimulant Medication

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / ADD/ADHD
Investigator: Jonathan Posner, MD
Status: Closed
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…
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CVN058 Effect on Mismatch Negativity in Schizophrenics

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Joshua Kantrowitz, Md
Status: Closed
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.
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A study of two medications together to treat cocaine dependence

Condition: Addiction / Cocaine
Investigator: Frances Levin, MD
Status: Closed
The study is a two group outpatient study, one group receiving medications (Adderall-XR and topiramate) and one group receiving a placebo (inactive sugar pill). The study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of Adderall-XR (MAS-ER) and topiramate in the treatment of cocaine dependence. It is a 14-week trial that requires patients to attend visits 3…
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Brain Imaging Study of Hearing Voices

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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.
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Brain Imaging and Medication Study for Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Franklin Schneier, MD
Status: Closed
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 (…
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Combined Prolonged Exposure and Pramipexole Treatment for Patients with PTSD and Depression

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / PTSD
Investigator: Yuval Neria, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Tracking Brain Changes with Functional MRI (fMRI) Following an Acute Course of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Joan Prudic, MD
Status: Closed
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-…
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Ketamine Treatment Study for Adolescents and Young Adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Pablo Goldberg, M.D.
Status: Closed
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…
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A Study to Test if TV-46000 is Effective for Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Joshua Kantrowitz, Md
Status: Closed
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.
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A study for infants with pre-symptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Condition: Neuromuscular / Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Investigator: Darryl De Vivo, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for infants that have been genetically diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and are currently not showing any signs or symptoms of the disease. The purpose of this study is to see whether ISIS 396443 has any effects (good or bad) on infants with SMA (who do not yet show signs or symptoms of the disease) and to see if ISIS 396443 can…
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Non-Invasive Stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Yagna Pathak, PhD
Status: Closed
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).
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Visual Attention in PTSD (PTSD)

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / PTSD
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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Exploring exercise in individuals who have experienced a recent traumatic event

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: James Whitworth, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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Depression and Frailty in Older Adults

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Patrick Brown, PhD
Status: Closed
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,…
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Brain Activity Assessment for Depressed Adolescents

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Randy Auerbach, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
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A study for patients with spinal muscular atrophy using study drug, ISIS 396443 to test safety and effectiveness

Condition: Neuromuscular / Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Investigator: Claudia Chiriboga, MD, MPH
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of a study drug called ISIS-396443 when using it to treat children with later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a neuromuscular disease that causes a degeneration (a breakdown) of the motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in a weakening of the muscles in…
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Brain imaging study of anxiety symptoms in adolescents

Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Jonathan Posner, MD
Status: Closed
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.
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