Early Age-Related HearingLoss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and…
Early Age-Related HearingLoss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and…
Early Age-Related HearingLoss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and…
Early Age-Related HearingLoss Investigation (EARHLI) is a study to obtain information on how a hearing aid-based intervention can prevent cognitive decline in those at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the mechanisms of hearingloss, specifically to learn how abnormalities in the brain may produce certain experiences that are common in patients with hearing…
The Physiology of the Weight Reduced State (POWERS) is a national research study designed to discover and learn what happens to the human body after weight loss and to learn why some people regain their lost weight. Understanding why…
The CHORD clinical trial, sponsored by Decibel Therapeutics, is looking at the use of the gene therapy DB-OTO for children born with hearingloss related to changes in the OTOF gene. The goal of this trial is to assess different doses of DB-OTO to find out if it is safe, well-tolerated, and its…
We are currently looking for adult patients who have undergone successful treatment of their obstructive sleep apnea with a hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant (i.e. Inspire therapy). Participants should be willing to participate in at-home sleep studies and come to Columbia University Irving Medical Center for at least 2…
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 hearingloss. The purpose of this study is see if injections of OTO-104 can protect against hearing…
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 hearingloss. This is a kind of gene therapy which involves gene transfer. Once the genetic material…
For over 30 years, The Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) has worked with thousands of participants who have helped provide important insights into how the brain ages and why Alzheimer's disease may develop. We are actively recruiting adults 65 y…
For over 30 years, The Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) has worked with thousands of participants who have helped provide important insights into how the brain ages and why Alzheimer's disease may develop. We are actively recruiting adults 65 y…
Our research team at Columbia University is trying to understand the impact of COVID-19 on smell and taste (chemosensory) dysfunction among adult patients from the Greater New York City area. Current areas of study include: 1) Investigation of smell and taste recovery patterns among patients with COVID-19; 2) Studies on how…
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants…
This research study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. We are currently enrolling male and female participants (ages 55 years and older) with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, or healthy controls. Enrolled participants…
The Columbia University Department of Otolaryngology is interested in understanding altered flavor perception through the Cognitive Flavor Assessment Protocol (CFAP), a novel multisensory diagnostic and training framework that links smell and taste function to cognitive and emotional health. You can participate in this study if you are an adult between 18…
We are researchers at Columbia studying the learning and decision making. We are looking for participants over the age of 18, who have been prescribed Trizepatide for weight loss. Participants will be asked to complete an MRI scan and play computer games.…
Our research team at Columbia University is trying to understand the impact of COVID-19 on smell and taste (chemosensory) dysfunction among adult patients from the Greater New York City area. Current areas of study include: 1) Investigation of smell and taste recovery patterns among patients with COVID-19; 2) Studies on how…
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions.…
The goal of this study is to learn whether treatment with a safe, commonly used drug called ATENOLOL prevents bone loss in women after menopause. Who Qualifies? Healthy post-menopausal women who are between the ages of 50 and 75. You may not be eligible if you have certain medical conditions.…
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…
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 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…
This is a research study for persons with memory problems that examines the utility of performing positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the brain amyloid protein found in Alzheimer's disease.
This is a research study for persons with memory problems that examines the utility of performing positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the brain amyloid protein found in Alzheimer's disease.
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…
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…
The goal of this project is to understand why bariatric surgery is such an effective treatment for obesity with a focus on brain mechanisms. Cerebrospinal fluid neuropeptides, hormones, and protein levels will be measured in subjects before and after bariatric surgery as compared with subjects before and after diet-induced weight …
The purpose of these studies is to gain an understanding of the mechanisms that promote weight loss and improved glucose control. The ultimate goal is to identify therapeutic pathways for obesity and diabetes as a way to optimize surgical procedures and discover novel non-surgical targets for safe and effective drug therapy.…
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…
This study is for patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimers disease is a disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory, thinking, and behavior. An earlier study in patients having mild to moderate Alzheimers disease has demonstrated more pronounced benefit of treatment with azeliragon…
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions where the brain cells break down, causing mental and/or physical impairment. Alzheimer's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of individuals and causes irreversible memory loss and cognitive impairment. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also and incurable…
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's…
Researchers at Columbia are looking into possible viral causes of stillbirth or late-term miscarriages in patients. We are looking for people who have recently had a late-term pregnancy loss (within the past week). Participation in this research involves a one-time…
Apathy is a very common symptom experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease, and includes a lack of motivation and loss of interest in many activities. Patients and their caregivers often find apathy to be particularly distressing. This study aims to obtain a greater understanding of the causes of apathy in Alzheimer's…
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Men with celiac disease were found to be at higher risk for metabolic bone disease compared to women with celiac disease. The mechanisms underlying metabolic bone disease in celiac disease remain incompletely understood. The goal of this study is to assess skeletal…
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Men with celiac disease were found to be at higher risk for metabolic bone disease compared to women with celiac disease. The mechanisms underlying metabolic bone disease in celiac disease remain incompletely understood. The goal of this study is to assess skeletal…
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…
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…
Stargardt macular degeneration isa genetic condition, which in mostcases causes vision lossearly in lifeand leads to legal blindness. Thereis currently no FDA-approvedtreatment.This trial will evaluate the safetyand effects of ALK-001, a newpotential drug treatment, on theprogression of…