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.
The purpose of this research is to find out whether it is safe to shorten the length of time that people at high risk for bleeding take blood thinners after being treated with a coronary stent.
The study has been designed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the Paradise Renal Denervation System when treating patients with high blood pressure known as hypertension. When blood pressure is persistently elevated and pushes against the walls of the artery over a long period of time it is known to cause Hypertension. The Paradise Renal Denervation…
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…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves the ability to taper participant's dose of corticosteroids without causing significant increase in your muscle weakness and worsening MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no…
This study is designed to test how well an intravenous human immunoglobulin concentrate, IGIV-C (compared with placebo) improves your muscle weakness associated with MG symptoms. A placebo is a medication that looks like the study medication but has no active ingredient. Immunoglobulin is an antibody produced by white blood cells that is used by the immune…
Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of nerve damage, which may cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands, feet, and other areas of your body. Over 20 million Americans are affected by peripheral neuropathy, most commonly caused by diabetes. In approximately 25-50% of all people with peripheral neuropathy, the cause is unknown. These cases…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A) disease is a rare, slowly progressing and debilitating hereditary condition commonly causing weakness of muscles in the feet and lower parts of the legs. There is currently no approved drug to cure CMT1A disease, and the available treatments commonly target the pain and inflammation associated with the disease. In order…
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…
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…
The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of two drug-eluting stents that are used to open the blocked or narrowed blood vessel of the leg in patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): the ELUVIA Stent and the Zilver PTX Stent.
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether a new investigational drug called SRX246, which might be useful to Huntington's Disease (HD) patients who sometimes feel irritable, angry, or even aggressive, is well tolerated and safe when it is given two times a day by mouth at doses as high as 160 mg. As part of this study, we will use a…
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 (…
The purpose of this study is to test whether an investigational drug called solanezumab can slow the progression of memory problems associated with brain amyloid. The study will also test 1) whether the anti-amyloid treatment can slow evidence of AD-related brain injury on imaging tests to look at brain structure and function and 2) the effect of…
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…
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.…
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…
This NIH funded research study involves a 12-week double blind treatment trial in which Alzheimer's disease (ages 55-95) who have agitation/aggression with or without psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) will receive either low-dose lithium or placebo. Patients are allowed to receive other specific psychiatric medications if needed during the study…
This study plans to learn more about a device called the Cefaly and if it is effective for treating migraine attacks. This device is approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the prevention of episodic migraines, but clinical data has not yet been collected on its effectiveness in treating migraine attacks.
The purpose of this research is to find out whether it is safe to use a virus to deliver a new gene to the inner ear of people with hearing loss. This is a kind of gene therapy which involves gene transfer. Once the genetic material and vector are surgically administered to you, it is not possible to remove these agents. The study is designed to evaluate…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the bones in children who are short. This study will help to see if the bones of short children who have low levels of growth hormone or children who are short but have normal levels of growth hormone are any different from children of average height. Bones have spongy inner parts and harder outer parts and…
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…
This study is associated with the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Columbia University. The study seeks to understand changes in the way the brain's structure and function are related to age, and the risk of developing memory problems, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and dementia. The study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to…
International GBS Outcome Study (IGOS) is a study of the Inflammatory Neuropathy Consortium (INC) and Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) on disease course and outcome in Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). Guillian Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to paralysis and potential fatality if it progresses to involve…
Subjects with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) will be enrolled in the study and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) will be given to eligible subjects on the study. CIDP is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the immune system to attack the nerves. IVIg is one common treatment for CIDP. IVIG is a blood product that is…
This study is for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) fibrosis in which there is too much fat in the liver causing inflammation and fibrosis. This condition is similar to the type of liver damage that occurs from too much alcohol use, but is not primarily caused by alcohol use. The main purpose of the study is to test whether a drug called…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and maximum tolerated dose of BAY 1143572 when taken with a drug to help the white blood cells in your blood (a drug called granulocyte colony-stimulating factor or G-CSF) in an intermittent or continuous once-daily dosing schedule in subjects with advanced cancers such as diffuse large B-cell…
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.
This study is for patients who have been diagnosed with acromegaly and have been treated with the injectable medications ocreotide or lanreotide for at least 6 months. You should have had the same dose for at least 4 months, and be adequately controlled. The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of an investigational new drug…
The purpose of this study is to find out more about how the study drug called talimogene laherparepvec will be used in children/adolescents/young adults with advanced solid tumors not involving the central nervous system that are available for direct injection. This is a phase 1 study, multicenter, open-label study, that means all subject enrolled in the…
The purpose of this study is to find out if subjects can take the prescribed dose of GBT440 without problems, and whether GBT440 is safe and helps subjects with IPF. GBT440 is called an investigational or experimental drug because it has not been approved for use in people by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the branch of U.S. government which…
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),…
Meniere's Disease is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo. The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and safety of OTO-104 compared to placebo in subjects with Menieres disease. OTO-104 contains an active ingredient, called dexamethasone, which is a commonly used corticosteroid that has been prescribed by doctors for…
Our clinic is seeking patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial, or NTM, lung disease caused by Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC), ages 18 years and older, for possible participation in a clinical trial. The CONVERT Study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an inhaled investigational drug called Liposomal Amikacin for Inhalation, or LAI
This study is for subjects with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is an uncommon long-term disease that causes scar tissue to build up in the lungs, damaging the lung tissue. Idiopathic means that there is no known cause. Subjects with IPF have symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and reduced ability to exercise. The purpose of this study is…
The purpose of this study is to see if ocrelizumab (study drug) will stabilize, or potentiallyimprove the signs and symptoms of your MS. Ocrelizumab is a type of drug called amonoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies act like your bodys immune system andattach to certain cells in order to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.Ocrelizumab attaches…
The overall goal of this project is to determine whether short sleep duration is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women. We are currently looking for healthy, non-smoking women to participate in a sleep study. You must be willing to come to Columbia University Medical Center once a week for two 6-week periods and regularly sleep at least 7-9…
A sign of your kidney disease is the presence of too much protein in your urine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the investigational study drug abatacept can decrease the amount of protein in your urine and improve your kidney disease beyond the treatment you have received or are already receiving. Abatacept is being used in an investigational…
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of an investigational drug called crenezumab for the treatment of Alzheimers disease. This study will use MRI scans to look at the effects of this treatment on the brain. This study will be conducted in many centers around the world, and it is important that the MRI scans are always performed in a similar…
The study aims to assess the effect of porfimer sodium with PDT administered with medical standard ofcare compared to medical standard of care alone on the overall survival time of patients with bile duct cancer and its effect on cholestasis (blocked bile flow), time-to-treatment failure, performance status, and health-related quality of life.
Many patients want to know which blood pressure medication is the best for them. In this study, we will test the feasibility of a new approach to determining the best blood pressure (BP) medication for individual patients by performing an N-of-1 trial in which patients will have the opportunity to test a series of 3 blood pressure medications at escalating…
Subjects who undergo a kidney transplant require long term use of anti-rejection (immunosuppressive)drugs to prevent their body's immune system from attacking and damaging the newly transplanted kidney (rejection).The purpose of this study is to evaluate benefits and risks of two combinations(regimens) of immunosuppressive therapies: Thymoglobulin…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of a study drug called abituzumab in subjects with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The study will also look at the following: How the study drug affects other symptoms of SSc-ILD -How safe the study drug is (i.e. if there are any side effects) -How the…
This study will help evaluate the progression of heart disease in people with heart failure. This will be done using 2 MRI studies, as well as a few blood tests. Depending which group you fall into you will come in for either 3 or 4 visits and 1 phone call at the 1 year mark.
We are currently looking for overweight (body mass index 25 kg/m2) men and women, age 18-65 y, to participate in a sleep study. To participate you must have been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea within the past year, and have been prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) but not have not yet started treatment. This is a 2-phase,…
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…
You are being considered to participate in this research study because you have type I or II diabetes with current treatment control and, you are experiencing painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in both lower extremities legs.The specific events that result in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not well understood, but high blood sugar,…
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…
If so, you may be able to take part in a clinical research study. This study is being done to see how wellcarbon dioxide (CO2) may provide relief from the pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). CO2 is a gas that is part of the air we breathe and is used to make bubbles in carbonated drinks. The screening and treatment office visit can be done in…
The purpose of this outpatient study is to examine if oral Spironolactone (100mg/day) in addition to loop diuretics (water pills) can improve signs and symptoms of fluid retention in patients with heart failure and prevent hospitalization.
This research study is being done to determine if an investigational drug, SY-1425 (tamibarotene) works in treating AML (acute myeloid leukemia) and MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) in patients with a certain biomarker in their blood (a blood test that may indicate the drug target is present in your type of AML or MDS).
If you have active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, also known as SLE or Lupus, you may be interested to learn about a clinical research study that is being conducted to study the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication called ustekinumab for active Lupus. Eligible study participants will be provided with study medication and study-related…
Researchers at Columbia University are conducting a clinical research study of children with inammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study will examine the eectiveness and safety of an investigational medication inchildren with IBD.
Some people who are treated for breast cancer develop swelling in their arms as a result of their treatment. This swelling is called lymphedema and it can be chronic. The purpose of this study is to see if early detection of arm swelling using a small painless device (called bioelectrical impedance), immediately followed by compression treatment, prevents…
The main purpose of this study is to look at the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drug CTX-4430 when compared to a placebo (sugar pill) taken once-daily for 48 Weeks in adult patients with CysticFibrosis (CF).
The purpose of this study is to see whether or not the medicine, Abatacept, when given after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is effective in treating GVHD in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). We are also planning to gather additional information about the safety of treating sickle cell disease with a hematopoietic stem…
We are doing this research study to find out how different amounts of sleep restriction affect yourbody's ability to generate heat. This study will determine the effects of partial sleep restriction (PSR) (4 h in bed) and total sleep deprivation (TSD) (0 h in bed) compared to a full night of habitual sleep (HS)(8 h in bed) on brown adipiose tissue (…
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the ability of an experimental treatment XmAb5871 to maintain lupus disease activity improvement achieved by a brief course of disease-suppressing intramuscular (IM) steroid therapy in lupus patients.
The goal of this study is to better understand why some people have managed to lose weight and keep it off while others have not. We are recruiting people who have lost weight and kept it off as well as healthy non-dieters with overweight or obesity who are not trying to lose weight. Study participation involves computer tasks, brain imaging, and eating a…
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…
This research study is for patients with severe aortic stenosis. Patients may be considered for this study if they have a diseased aortic heart valve and who are at low operative risk for standard (traditional) open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
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 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…
The study is an outpatient treatment study of the safety and benefit of extended-release mixed amphetamine salt (Adderall-XR) in the treatment of individuals with cannabis use disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study is a 13-week trial and requires participants to come twice per week. The primary objective of the study is to…
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…
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 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…
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…
HVTN 108 is an HIV vaccine study for 18-50 year old and HIV-negative people. We would like the test vaccine to teach your immune system to defend against HIV in a manner that is safe and well-tolerated. We will ask that all participants prevent HIV as best as possible and reduce risk of getting HIV. We will ask you to come to the clinic 12 times over 12…
Acute inner ear hearing loss is the sudden onset of hearing loss, usually in one ear, without any known cause. Acute hearing loss can permanently destroy some of the hair cells (that govern the sense of hearing) and / or hearing nerve in the inner ear.The drug AM-111 has been developed to protect the hearing cells and nerve following sudden inner ear…
This study is being done to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of VX-440 used in combination with tezacaftor and ivacaftor in patients with cystic fibrosis. VX-440 given in combination with tezacaftor and ivacaftor is an investigational drug; investigational means the drug is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is still…
Columbia University Medical Center is presently recruiting healthy individuals to participate in an fMRI research study. For your participation, you will receive up to $270 and an opportunity to advance research in the area of trauma and PTSD. This study involves two visits.
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.
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…
This clinical study is being conducted for research purposes. The study cream, SD-101 (Zorblisa), has allantoin as the active ingredient and is being investigated for the treatment of the skin lesions which occur in patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The purpose of this clinical study is to study the effectiveness and safety of SD-101 (Zorblisa) in…
The purpose of this study is to use Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to identify changes in brain chemistry that may cause an episode of depression. This study will be carried out in approximately 30 subjects. PET is a technique that provides "pictures" of chemical connections in the brain by injecting and monitoring a radioactive substance. In…
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that damages the macula. The macula is the part of the eye that is responsible for central vision, which is needed to perform straight-ahead activities, such as reading, driving, or watching TV. This research is being conducted to learn about the safety and efficacy (how effectively the study drug works) of…
The purpose of this study is to investigate how well a drug called RVT-101 works to improve cognitiveand overall function as well as to investigate the safety of RVT-101. RVT-101 is an investigational drug.Investigational means that the drug tested in this study has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other Health…
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…
The abicipar is an injectable medication stored as a liquid in a single-use glass vial for delivery into the back of the eye. The active component is a protein drug that was made using bioengineering technology. It was designed to bind to and inactivate a protein called Vascular Endothelial GrowthFactor (VEGF) that plays an important role in causing AMD.…
This clinical trial is for patients diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis that are at high risk of a stroke. Carotid artery stenosis develops as a result of plaque buildup in the carotid artery. Over time plaque buildup creates a narrowing of the carotid artery, restricting the flow of blood. Thus, increasing the risk of stroke. In this research study the…
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 the ELEVATE CF study is to evaluate an oral investigational medication called VX-440 tosee if it is safe, effective, and well-tolerated when taken alone or with two other oral medications(VX-661 tezacaftor and ivacaftor) in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). This triple combination(TC) is being tested to see if it improves chloride transport (…
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which your kidneys allow an excess amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein in the urine (also called proteinuria) is a medical condition called nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Acthar, in adult patients…
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 purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of INCB050465 in combination with ruxolitinib treatment on spleen size and/or symptoms and to learn about any of the side effects that might occur during or following dosing with this combination of molecules in patients diagnosed with myelofibrosis.
The purpose of this study is to find out if you can take the prescribed dose of VX-371 without problems, and whether VX-371 is safe and helps subjects with PCD. VX-371 is called an investigational or experimental drug because it has not been approved for use in people by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the branch of U.S. government which approves…
The main purpose of the study is to find out whether Triferic, when taken by mouth (orally) with Shohls solution, is safe and effective for the treatment of Iron Refractory Iron-Deficiency Anemia (IRIDA). The study drug, ferric pyrophosphate citrate (FPC), is also called Triferic. It is an iron salt that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
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…
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.
In this study, patients with heart failure, will undergo a cardiac catheterization procedure which either includes injections of stem cells from healthy young adults into the heart or a sham (mock) procedure that does not include injection of the stem cells. This is a study of an experimental product called rexlemestrocel-L.
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).
Cisplatin is a chemotherapy medicine that is used to treat a variety of cancers. At high total (cumulative) doses it can be associated with progressive and irreversible hearing loss. The purpose of this study is see if injections of OTO-104 can protect against hearing loss associated with cisplatin therapy in the treatment of cancer. OTO-104 contains an…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (how much of the study drugs is present in your body at different times), and efficacy (how well the study treatment works) of venetoclax alone and of venetoclax in combination with azacitidine in subjects with higher-risk MDS after HMA-failure.
This study is evaluating genomic screening in Ashkenazi Jewish and Hispanic communities. Genomic screening is done by collecting a blood sample and looking at a person's genes to learn if they are at high risk for certain health problems like cancer or heart disease or are at risk to have a child with a genetic condition. The study is designed to…
You are being asked to participate in a research study because you have Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides, and one of your symptoms is itching. This study is being done to assess the efficacy and safety of Naloxone HCL Lotion 0.5% compared to Vehicle Lotion for the treatment of itching in patients with mycosis fungoides (MF) which is a type of…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (how much the study drugs are absorbed in your body at different times), and efficacy (how well the study drugs work) of venetoclax in combination with azacitidine compared to azacitidine alone in subjects with previously untreated higher-risk MDS.
In this experimental study, researchers will try to find out if treatment of lupus nephritis with a combination of rituximab and cyclophosphamide (CTX), or a combination of rituximab and CTX followed by treatment with belimumab is safe and if this drug combination can block the immune system attacks.
This study involves two infusions of either rituximab or placebo, two right heart catheterizations (6 months apart), and a variety of other clinical study procedures and exams.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of abituzumab in subjects withsystemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).Abituzumab is an investigational drug that is being evaluated for the treatment of patients withsystemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). Systemic sclerosis,…
This research trial is being conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of HARVONI (an FDA-approved Hepatitis C Virus medication) in HCV (genotype 1, 4, 5, an 6) infected patients who also have advanced heart failure or chronic lung disease. HARVONI has not been tested in patients with HCV and heart failure or chronic lunch disease. Subjects will take…
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.
The purpose of this study is to test a new medicine to prevent liver venoocclusive disease (VOD) in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) who are at high risk or very high risk for liver VOD following HSCT. Liver VOD can be a complication of bone marrow and/or stem cell transplant,which may be life threatening. The condition is a…
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 research study is to test an investigational drug called NP001. The study will evaluate if NP001 has an effect on slowing the signs and symptoms of your ALS, if there are any side effects, and if there are any medical problems with giving the drug as a solution into your vein (intravenous IV administration). An investigational drug is…
The purpose of this research is to find out whether an experimental drug called maribivar is safe, and whether it is more effective than the medications we usually use to treat resistant CMV infections. Half of the people who choose to be part of this research study will be given maribivar, and half will be treated according to their physicians usual…
This research study is for children age 12 to 16. In this research study, we will evaluate the safety, effectiveness and tolerability of two different doses of a bowel cleansing medication referred to as BLI-800. One group of study participants will receive the larger dose (6 oz.), which dose has been approved by the FDA for use by adults. A second group of…
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) can occur when patients with pre-existing kidney problems undergo procedures that use iodinated contrast media, such as cardiac catheterizations. RenalGuard Therapy was developed to enable the patient to clear the contrast out of their kidney before it can do significant damage. This study aims to enroll patients with…
The ENFORCE Teva Cluster Headache clinical trial is looking for people who have been diagnosed with episodic cluster headaches to participate. People who volunteer and qualify may have the opportunity to try an investigational study drug for cluster headaches. If you're 18 to 70 years old and have experienced cluster headaches for 12 months or more,…
While optical colonoscopy (OC) is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, there are alternative approaches to visualization of the colon. Participants will receive screening by either colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) and computed tomographic colonography (CTC). They will be instructed to follow a detailed colon preparation regimen prior…
The study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the InSpace device as a primary surgical treatment for a full thickness Massive Rotator Cuff Tears (MRCT) in comparison to Partial Repair of a full thickness MRCT performed during an arthroscopic procedure.
The Families At-Risk for Interstitial Lung Disease (FAR-ILD) study is designed to detect and study the earliest stages of ILD in adults with a family history of ILD. FAR-ILD is a non-interventional study. This means that FAR-ILD is not involved in testing any new interventions or therapies. The purpose of FAR-ILD is to gather data on family members of…
Asthma registry to maintain and expand a database of participants with asthma who may be able to participate in future Inner City Asthma Consortium studies.
Over time, children and young adults who have had a Fontan operation may find they are more tired, have difficulty breathing and cannot exercise as well as before. Currently, there are no approved medicines to prevent this decline. The purpose of this research study is to learn whether children who have had the Fontan operation can improve their ability to…
Obssesive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviors (e.g., Tourette Syndrome and Eating Disorders) are severe conditions that lead to significant health-related disability. Dysfunction in the brain circuits involved in cognitive control and reward processing are thought to contribute to the symptoms…
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.
The objective of the Block-COPD Study is to determine if beta-blockers are safe and effective at reducing the number of exacerbations or flare-ups that people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experience. A beta-blockers is a drug that is taken by mouth and is currently used to treat a wide range of diseases including high blood…
Juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) is a cause of chronic, whole-body pain. The cause of JFM is unknown. One of the possible causes of JFM is a problem with nerves called "small fiber neuropathy." This is a problem where small nerve fibers in the skin are not working properly and patients can have pain as a result. Recent studies have found evidence of…
For People Living With HIV (PLWH) with HIV-Associated Non-AIDS (HANA) conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, the situation is complex given the added burden of coping with a secondary chronic illness and potential effects on treatment. How sex/gender differences in HIV symptom interpretation and management influence treatment success has not…
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…
This study is designed to examine the efficacy and safety profile of dupilumab over one year in a population of asthmatic children in need for an additional treatment to their current maintenance management. Patients are randomized to either dupilumab or matching placebo administered standard care for a maximum treatment duration of 52 weeks. The…
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 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 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…
This is a phase 3 clinical trial to determine the efficacy of topical SGX301 (synthetic hypericin) in combination with visible light therapy on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Selected subjects can participate in 3 cycles each consisting of a 6 week treatment period where a chosen lesion will be treated with the study ointment (twice a week) followed by…
This is a phase 2 study to determine the efficacy and safety of Naloxone HCL Lotion 0.5% for the treatment of mycosis fungoides (MF) type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Selected subjects will have the study drug applied to determine its effect on reducing itchiness and any potential side effects. Naloxone has previously been approved for direct blood…
We will enroll and randomly assign 30 sedentary, healthy overweight men and women to two groups. Participants will either start by consuming peanuts for 4 weeks, and then go on to exercise at high intensity intervals (HIIT) for 4 weeks, or the reverse order. We will test and compare the effect of peanuts and exercise on inflammation and heart rate…
Kidney disease patients have a variety of severe bone disorders that result in rapid bone loss and fractures. We are doing this research study to determine relationships between bone quality determined from bone imaging and bone biopsy and by non-invasive measures from blood and skin. We are trying to identify non-invasive markers of bone quality in kidney…
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-…
Study for subjects with moderate-to-severe or severe functional mitral regurgitation (MR) and you have been determined to have symptoms due to heart failure despite being treated with currently available therapies, and are not an appropriate candidate for mitral valve surgery.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if systematic cognitive training can improve cognitive performance in participants (ages 55-95 years) with memory loss. This study will evaluate the effects of Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) for improvement in everyday cognitive and function status, in addition to long-term changes in brain networks over an 18…
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…
Acute unilateral vestibulopathy (AUV) (previously called acute vestibular neuritis) is the third most frequent cause of peripheral vestibular vertigo, after benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and Menires disease.The goal of this study is to look at the effects of a new drug (SENS-111) in controlling the acute vertigo and other symptoms related to AUV more…
The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the TULA System for the placement of tympanostomy tubes (ear tubes) under local anesthesia in an office/clinic setting.
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…
The Primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of the study drug, compared to placebo, as measured by a change from baseline in the PSP Rating Scale (PSPRS) after one year, and to assess the safety and tolerability of the study drug, relative to placebo.
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 study is being done to see if giving your child a lower dose of chemotherapy (drug therapy), than has been used historically in bone marrow transplant, to kill his/her own diseased cells before he/she receives a bone marrow transplant, will possibly result in the permanent control of your child's sickle cell disease. Patients will receive busulfan…
The overall purpose of this research is to treat diseases that are not cancer but are improved by bone marrow transplantation with mild and safer chemotherapy as pretransplant conditioning. This treatment is chosen because it is milder and is likely to have fewer long and short term side effects unlike older chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Yet, it…
You are being asked to be part of this study because you have been diagnosed with a bulge or aneurysm in your iliac arteries, the vessels that supply blood to the lower half of your body. As an aneurysm expands, the walls become weak and may rupture, causing a major loss of blood with a high risk of death and other serious complications. To avoid this risk…
We are doing a research study to learn more about why people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are prone to heart disease. We are recruiting patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis without a personal history of heart disease. This study involves one initial full visit as described below, and a brief follow up visit that will take place approximately 2 or…
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY is to find out whether a type of brain imaging (called "Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging" of "MRS") might be useful to help assess the presence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and assess progression of the disease. MRS uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods to image the chemicals in the brain.…
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and severity of acute GVHD following CD34+ selection in children, adolescents and young adults receiving an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant from a family member or unrelated adult donor for a malignant condition.
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and severity of acute GVHD following CD34+ selection in children, adolescents and young adults receiving an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant from a family member or unrelated adult donor for a non-malignant condition.
The purpose of this study is to see if the use of bubble nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) at a pressure of 6-7 centimeters of water (cm H2O) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is associated with improved gas exchange without any related changes in vital signs.
Patients who have been diagnosed with decompensated nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) cirrhosis may be eligible to participate in this clinical trial. NASH is liver inflammation and damage caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. The main purpose of the study is to test the safety and efficacy of a drug called Emricasan (IDN-6556) in reducing the risk…
The study aims to compare the effect two different RA treatments on cardiovascular health in patients who are considering a treatment change. The study is recruiting patients who are only taking methotrexate and are switching treatment due to a lack of improvement. The trial will randomize participants to take a TNF inhibitor (Enbrel or Humira) in addition…
Small fiber neuropathy is a painful condition caused by damage to the small nerves in your arms andlegs. This damage causes burning, sharp-stabbing and aching pain, amongst other types of pain. It can be sometimes difficult to know the cause of the damage to the small nerves in your arms and legs. In most cases, treatment for small fiber neuropathy is…
The main purpose of this clinical trial is to study women like you who have cancer cells in the lymph nodes at the time that the breast cancer is diagnosed and have chemotherapy before surgery that clears the cancer cells from the lymph nodes. This study asks 1) if, after lumpectomy, radiation to the breast and lymph nodes will be better than radiation only…
A drug study looking at the effects of 10 mg Dapagliflozin vs. Placebo in patients with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) with either diabetes or pre-diabetes.
This trial is looking to enroll patients with heart failure in order to study the effect and safety of the study drug, vericiguat, when compared to a placebo. Patients will remain on their regular standard of care treatment and will receive either a placebo or Vericiguat. All patients will be monitored closely by the study team.
This purpose of this study is to determine whether the tumor cells of lung cancer patients contain changes to the DNA sequence of two proteins found on the cells surface- ALK and EGFR. If the tumor contains changes to the DNA of one of these proteins, the patient may be invited to participate on a trial that will look at drugs which may target tumors that…
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 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…
Parents! Join our research study! For families with 2-4 years olds, Complete from the comfort of your own home. Involves: Complete questionnaires; Collect a stool sample from your child; Provided with an easy to use kit and video instructions; Earn $25 for participating.
This study is looking to compare the regular dose flu shot to a high dose flu shot, in patients who have had a heart attack in the past year, or have been in the hospital for heart failure in the past 2 years. All subjects enrolled will receive a flu shot and will be closely monitored by the study team.
Parents! Join our research study! For families with 2-4 years olds, Complete from the comfort of your own home! Involves: Complete questionnaires; Collect a stool sample from your child; Provided with an easy to use kit and video instructions; Earn $25 for participating.
The name of this trial is MissionAD. This is a 24-month treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 3 study in participants with Early Alzheimer's Disease (AD), includingmild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD, known as Prodromal AD, and the early stages of mild AD.The study will be conducted to evaluate the…
This is a multicenter, prospective randomized study to determine the safety and efficacy of the Watchman device in patients with irregular heart beat undergoing a less invasive procedure than open heart surgery called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). In this procedure, an x-ray is used to visualize and guide the Watchman device via a catheter…
This research study is being conducted to study pulmonary hypertension and right heart dysfunction based on clinical, imaging, physiological and pathological characteristics. We hope to develop a new classification system and new methods to diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension. Diagnostic testing includes (listed subsequently): full medical work-up,…
You have been selected as a possible participant in this study because you have memory or thinking problems (cognitive impairment) or mild Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a slow progressive disease of the brain that affects memory and brain function. Currently available medications for Alzheimer's disease provide limited…
Your child has been asked to participate in this study because he/she may have or has growth hormone deficiency (i.e. not enough growth hormone in his/her body) and your doctor has already determined that your child may be suitable to be screened for this study. OPKO Biologics Ltd., the Sponsor of this clinical study, has developed an…
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…
This study is looking at using topiramate as a potential therapy for patients with cryptogenic sensory peripheral neuropathy. Patients who are randomized into the study will return to the clinic for follow up every 16 weeks. The total length of the study is 96 weeks.
This study is recruiting people who have a family history of a neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease or other form of dementia including frontotemporal dementia and prion disease, who are interested in doing predictive genetic testing. Participants will complete questionnaires prior to testing and then 1 month and 6 months after…
This is a phase I, multicenter, dose escalation study of MK-1775 in combination with radiation. The study treatment is considered experimental because it is not approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating children and young adults with newly diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). MK-1775 is an oral…
You will be randomly assigned to complete questionnaires via either a paper format, web-based format, or smartphone format. About 2 weeks later but before treatment begins, you will be asked to complete a different form of the questionnaire either in the office or at home. You will be emailed and/or called by research staff to remind you to complete the…
We are looking for adults who have had a stroke to participate in testing of a new robotic device for the hand. If you had a stroke over six months ago and now have difficulty using your hand, you may qualify to participate in this study. Time commitment: ~4 weeks, 3x/week, Compensation: $50 per testing visit, $25 per training session.
The primary objectives of this study are to measure the safety and effectiveness of bone marrow transplant (BMT) using specific chemotherapy in children with less severe SCD and to understand the long term effects of bone marrow transplant in children with SCD, by evaluating ovarian reserve, sickle cell related brain problems, sickle cell related kidney…
In this trial, we will evaluate whether partially-HLA matched allogeneic multivirus-specific VSTs, will be safe and produce anti-viral effects in immunodeficient recipients infected with one of more of the targeted viruses that are persistent despite conventional anti-viral therapy. This will be in patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell…
A single arm, open-label, Phase IIb study to assess the efficacy and safety of the combination of cediranib and olaparib tablets in women with recurrent platinum resistant epithelial ovarian cancer, including Fallopian tube and/or primary peritoneal cancer who do not carry a deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA mutation. The purpose of the…
This is a Phase 1 multicenter study of pevonedistat in combination with Temozolomide and Irinotecan in pediatric patients with refractory solid tumors, including CNS tumors and lymphoma. The study treatment is considered experimental because pevonedistat is not approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating pediatric…
This is a 6-week randomized, double-blind trial of 4 different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with axial spondyloarthritis to compare the change of pain score from baseline at 4 weeks to the change of pain score from baseline at 6 weeks. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis who fulfills the inclusion and…
Juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM) is a cause of chronic, whole-body pain. The cause of JFM is unknown. One of the possible causes of JFM is a problem with nerves called "small fiber neuropathy." This is a problem where small nerve fibers in the skin are not working properly and patients can have pain as a result. Recent studies have found evidence of…
The CDC estimates that 10-20% of patients with Lyme disease will go on to have chronic symptoms despite having had appropriate treatment, a condition known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). While there is currently no known cure, various therapies are being investigated. One promising approach is the practice of meditation and yoga which have…
The Wellness Study is a 6-month study looking at how a phone app, a fitness tracker, and a pill dispenser can help people living with HIV monitor and improve their health by tracking their fitness and helping them remember to take their medication. You may receive up to $200.00 for your participation.
Tired of having to remember to take your birth control? 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 contraceptive vaginal ring. If…
Moving forward in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. A clinical research study assessing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational product in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease experiencing muscle cramps is now enrolling. Participation is entirely voluntary. Contacting us does not mean that you are required to take part in this study. If you…
This is a Phase 1 multicenter study of temsirolimus in combination with etoposide and cyclophosphamide. The study treatment is considered experimental because it is not approved by the Unites States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) who have relapsed. The…
Aim 1: To describe the perceptions and experiences of CIPN by patients. 1. To describe the terminology used by patients to describe CIPN.; 2. To describe the effects that CIPN has on patients' day-to-day quality of life.; 3. To describe how patients communicate with their healthcare providers about CIPN, and what barriers may interfere with this…
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.
The Breathe Easy Early ORBEX Study is a three -year study to identify if a daily capsule of Broncho-Vaxom may help prevent or delay young children from developing wheezing or asthma- like symptoms. Other studies have found that Broncho-Vaxom can help prevent upper respiratory infections and stimulate immune defenses, and has been safely and effectively used…
Glaucoma is a given name of a group of diseases that affect the retinal ganglion cells in the eye and the optic nerve. Glaucoma cause degeneration of the retinal ganglion cells in the retina and their projections (axons) that form the optic nerve. Retinal ganglion cells and their axons transmit all of our vision information from the eye to the brain through…
How does the light we experience in day-to-day life affect our body clock? Interested in joining a new project to help scientists at Columbia University understand how light pollution and light-at-night affects our body clock? You or your child may be eligible to participate. The study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature…
How does the light we experience in day-to-day life affect our body clock? Interested in joining a new project to help scientists at Columbia University understand how light pollution and light-at-night affects our body clock? You or your child may be eligible to participate. The study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature…
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether exercise affects learning and memory in people with anxiety. This is not a treatment study. The exercise program in this study runs for 6 weeks total. Each week, you are required to exercise 4 times for 12-15 minutes on the stepper machine that will be provided for you. You will be asked to visit our…
This study involves wearing a small light sensor on a lanyard and a temperature sensor in a wristband for one week in the summer, fall, winter and spring. The study will span 9 months. Participants will also be asked to fill out a daily questionnaire during those weeks. $30/week compensation or $120 in total for participation.
This study is for patients who suffer from a condition where one of the blood vessels that deliver blood to your leg has a significant narrowing. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). The narrowing may be suitable for a treatment technique called balloon angioplasty. One of the therapies that has been used to treat PAD is balloon angioplasty. It…
The purpose of this study is to deterimine if the Drug-Coated Chocolate Touch Balloon Catheters is safe and effective compared to a drug-coated balloon that is already approved in patients with a blockage in the blood vessels of their leg.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new device to treat patients who may benefit from the repair of their mitral heart valve due to mitral regurgitation. The device is called the Edwards Cardioband System (Edwards Cardioband System or the device). The device is investigational in the United States but has been approved in Europe. This clinical study…
The Amulet IDE trial is a prospective, randomized, multi-center active control worldwide trial, designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio between the Amulet LAA occlusion device (treatment) or a Boston Scientific WATCHMAN LAA closure device (Control).…
This is a clinical research study designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of the TIVUS system, an investigational device used in the treatment of PAH. The TIVUS System is intended to treat patients with pulmonary artery hypertension by injuring the sympathetic nerves surrounding the pulmonary vasculature (denervation) using ultrasonic energy. The…
This study has been designed to treat patients with a pulmonary conduit or valve that has a large amount of regurgitation or is too narrow and needs to be replaced.
This is a research study designed to look at the safety and effectiveness of the TriGUARD 3 cerebral embolic protection device in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The purpose of the study is to assess whether the TriGUARD 3 can prevent death, stroke, more subtle signs of brain injury, and/or silent brain injury as measured…
The LIGHT study is a clinical research study for women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug in women with this type of cancer, using genetic information to evaluate tumors.
This study is being carried out by the Childrens Oncology Group (COG) Phase 1 Consortium. COG is an international research group that consists of more than 200 hospitals that treat children with cancer in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. The Phase 1 Consortium is the group within COG that consists of 21 hospitals, and participation in…
The purpose of this study is to test a drug called GSK2330672 that is not yet approved for doctors to prescribe for patients who have a condition called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) which has caused moderate to severe pruritus, or itching, in parts or all of the body. The objective is to find out if the drug can help to decrease the itchiness that…