My Hand Project for Stroke Patients: We are testing a robotic device to help people who had a stroke use their weak hand more easily. This research study would involve you wearing a hand robot that helps open and close your fingers in order to use your hand to pick up common everyday objects.…
In PRECIDENTD, we hope to learn which diabetes medications work best to reduce the risk of heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke compared to someone who does not have diabetes, and they are likely to have heart disease or…
Race-Based Stress Reduction and Resilience Program for African-American Women. Join this important research study to examine the effectiveness of an eight-week stress reduction program for older African-American women. To learn more contact 347-978-2871 or son_RiSEstudy@cumc.columbia.edu. Study Requirements: African-American female between 50-75 years old,…
We are looking for adults (ages 40-64) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or any other non-heterosexual identity to participate in a 12-week program focused on reducing risk of heart disease. If successful, this will be the first intervention designed to reduce heart disease risk in non-heterosexual adults. The program will involve several parts…
The purpose of this study is to assess whether it is safe and effective to stop oral anticoagulation medication (a blood-thinning medication) during prolonged periods of normal heart rhythm in participants with infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm and is associated with an…