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Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Eating Disorders
Investigator: Timothy Walsh, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Schizophrenia
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Rachel Marsh, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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, all children will be offered CBT, delivered by experts at no cost. This study will take place at…
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…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Sarah Herzog, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to research and evaluate safety and effectiveness of the administration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (bmMSC) derived extracellular vesicles product, DB-3Q, the study drug for perianal fistulizing Crohns disease. The study will enroll up to 36 participants across multiple sites. Your participation in this study will be…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Bo Shen, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
The Takeda study drug used in this study is vedolizumab, a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in laboratories that act like proteins in our bodies called antibodies. Vedolizumab acts specifically in the gut and works by preventing certain immune cells from going to the gut and helps reduce inflammation that can cause the symptoms (…
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 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 (…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD
Status: Currently Recruiting
If your doctor has determined that you have a diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC), you may qualify for treatment with Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of SNS in study participants who have UC. While the investigational medical device used in this research study has been studied and…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Investigator: Rachel Marsh, PhD
Status: Currently Recruiting
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, all children will be offered CBT, delivered by experts at no cost. This study will take place at…
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…
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.…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Le-Chu Su, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of two standard-of-care drugs, Risankizumab (Skyrizi) versus Vedolizumab (Entyvio), over 48 weeks to compare how well these drugs work in patients with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis (UC). This study is being conducted at approximately 285 research centers worldwide and is expected to…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Bo Shen, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of GIE Medical's ProTractX3 TTS drug coated balloon (DCB) for the treatment of benign stricture in the bowel. This study is conducted to see whether this new drug coated balloon dilation device can treat strictures and reduce the rate of recurrence. Up to 215 subjects will participate…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders
Investigator: Kiyohito Iigaya, PhD
Status: Closed
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.…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Anxiety
Investigator: Kate Fitzgerald, MD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Bo Shen, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of RO7790121 versus placebo inpatients with ulcerative colitis. In this study, you will get either RO7790121 or placebo. You will have the opportunity to participate in an open-label extension phase (getting the active drug - RO7790121), if your condition has not improved. RO7790121 is an…
Condition: Psychiatric Disorders / Depression
Investigator: Joshua Berman, MD, PhD
Status: Closed
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases / Barrett's Esophagus
Investigator: Julian Abrams, MD
Status: Closed
This research study will look at a newer treatment option for Barrett's Esophagus (BE) which uses nitrous oxide to freeze unwanted tissue. The most commonly used treatment method is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) which uses heat to destroy the pre-cancerous tissue. Nitrous Oxide ablation using the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System, an FDA-cleared…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) using an FDA-approved device called InterStim Neurostimulator (InterStim) in study participants with active moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal of the study team is to reduce inflammation and symptoms associated with these conditions. This…
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.…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Shilpa Ravella, MD
Status: Closed
This is a global prospective, observational, multi-center registry to evaluate the long-term safety profile for patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who are treated with teduglutide in a routine clinical setting. The registry will also evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes in patients with SBS. SBS patients treated and not treated with teduglutide…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, which is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). The purpose of this study is to see if study drug GS-5745 is effective in treating people with Crohn's Disease.
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…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
This study is being done to see how safe and effective this investigational drug is and how well it is tolerated in subjects with ulcerative colitis. This study will study the safety of LY3074828 and any side effects one might have when they take it and how much LY3074828 should be given to subjects.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to determine if the experimental use of an antibiotic called rifaximin for upto one year can improve the symptoms of Crohns disease (like abdominalpain and liquid/very soft stools), and if rifaximin can improve the inflammation in the intestines causedby Crohns disease. The study is trying to determine if rifaximin, unlike other…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Julie Khlevner, MD
Status: Closed
We are currently recruiting pediatric patients ages 7-17 who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) for our Linaclotide clinical trial. Study will involve 6 visits and will last anywhere from 10-12 weeks after the patient qualifies.
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-…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Marc Bessler, MD
Status: Closed
This study is for patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD which may cause reflux or heartburn. Symptoms are often caused by a weak valve, or sphincter, between the esophagus (the swallowing tube that leads from your mouth to your stomach) and the stomach. This structure is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, when liquid and…
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.
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…
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.
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).
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Francis Gress, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this Registry is to develop a database to store information from subjects who haveundergone an examination of the esophagus with the NvisionVLE Imaging System. This is done bythe collection and analysis of the medical record information, imaging data, and physicianquestionnaires. The information is then stored in a database and may be used at…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Melanie Gold, MD
Status: Closed
Auriculotherapy is a type of Eastern medicine that has been used for thousands of years involving the ear. The ear has nerve connections to the whole body, and therefore using non-invasive techniques can be used to treat a wide variety of problems. This study is looking to see if auriculotherapy might be used to treat abdominal pain and find areas on the…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Peter Green, MD
Status: Closed
This research study is testing an investigational medication called AMG 714 for people with refractory celiac disease Type II. If youre at least 18 years of age, diagnosed with celiac disease, and you are still experiencing persistent or recurrent intestinal atrophy and gastrointestinal symptoms despite following a strict gluten-free diet for at least 6 12…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to find out if a new investigational drug, called tofacitinib (also known as tofacitinib citrate or CP-690,550), can help people with Ulcer Colitis (UC). The purpose of this research study is to compare the effects of tofacitinib to a placebo in patients with Ulcer Colitis (UC). A placebo looks like the study drug but does not…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Joseph Picoraro, MD
Status: Closed
New medical therapy for pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) or pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC). We are currently recruiting pediatric participants (aged 2 to 17 years) who have received a diagnosis of UC or CD but who do not tolerate or respond to standard treatments, including corticosteroids, immunomodulators and TNF-alpha antagonists. The hubble study…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Garrett Lawlor, MD
Status: Closed
The main purpose of this study is to see if ustekinumab is useful for treating patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. The safety of ustekinumab will also be studied.
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…
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 (…
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.
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…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases / Barrett's Esophagus
Investigator: Julian Abrams, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new technique called Wide Area Transepithelial Sample 3-Dimensional Esophageal Biopsy (WATS) with computer assisted method of analysis of brush biopsy. This study will assess whether performing standard biopsies in addition to the WATS brush biopsies identifies more patients with dysplasia than does performing…
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.…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Joseph Picoraro, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of intravenous (IV) pantoprazole in patients 1 to 16 years old who are candidates for acid suppression therapy.
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases / Barrett's Esophagus
Investigator: Julian Abrams, MD
Status: Closed
C2 Therapeutics is currently enrolling patients to participate in the Coldplay 3 clinical trial. Coldplay 3 is evaluating the effectiveness of the Coldplay CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System in patients with Barrett's esophagus who have not yet received treatment. Participants will undergo treatment with the Coldplay CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this study is to see how safe and effective study drug GS-5745 is in treating people with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Placebo-controlled means that you may receive an injection with no medicine in it, but looks like GS-5745. Randomized means you will be selected by…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases / Barrett's Esophagus
Investigator: Julian Abrams, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of the study is to compare two types of endoscopic treatments in patients with Barretts esophagus (BE) with abnormal cells (dysplasia); radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and hybrid argon plasma coagulation (H-APC). H-APC is a newer technique in the treatment of BE and has not been adequately studied and is not approved by the FDA for routine use.…
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…
Condition: Gastrointestinal and Digestive Diseases
Investigator: Simon Lichtiger, MD
Status: Closed
The purpose of this clinical research study is to test the effects of an investigational (being tested) study medication, GED-0301, in order to find out if GED-0301 can or cannot improve the symptoms of Crohns disease. The study will test 2 doses of GED-0301 compared to placebo. The placebo is a dummy pill that contains no study medication (or GED-0301),…
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.
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…
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…
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.