Clinical trials: sponsored by Columbia University
Heart Failure
The Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Congestive Heart Failure
A diet rich in Omega-3 (fish oil) reduces plasma triglycerides and the risk for ischemic heart disease. Recently, a large trial evaluating treatment with Omega 3 in heart failure patients suggested that omega 3 may lower the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT00944229
- Testing
- LOVAZA (Omega-3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Adult T Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
Lenalidomide in HTLV-1 Adult T-Cell Leukemia
This is a research study for subjects who have been diagnosed with Adult T cell Leukemia/Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive peripheral T cell neoplasm caused by the virus HTLV1.
- Trial name
- NCT01274533
- Testing
- Lenalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Biliary Cancer
GTX Regimen for Biliary Cancers
This is a study for patients with advanced cancer of the biliary tree, such as cholangiocarcinoma. They will be treated with a chemotherapy regimen consisting of Gemcitabine, Taxotere, and Xeloda every 21 days for at least 9…
- Trial name
- NCT00868998
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, docetaxel, and capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Epilepsy
P-glycoprotein Inhibition as Adjunct Treatment for Medically Refractory Epilepsy.
In up to 1 out of 3 patients with epilepsy, seizures continue to occur despite the use of one or more antiepileptic medications.
- Trial name
- NCT00524134
- Testing
- Carvedilol-CR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Pre-ART Retention in Care in Tanzania
Retention of patients in HIV care following diagnosis and enrollment is critical to the long-term success of HIV care and treatment scale-up.
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT01992887)
- Where
- 4 sites in Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 948 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
Impact of Sleep and Meal Timing on Food Intake Regulation
This study will test the hypothesis that a late sleep (Ls) and/or late meal (Lm) behavioral pattern, with equal sleep duration, will promote positive energy balance and insulin resistance (IR).
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02347020
- Testing
- Normal Sleep/ Normal Meal, Normal Sleep/ Late Meal, Late Sleep/ Normal Meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Fever, Wheezing
Fever and Wheezing Events in Children After US Influenza Vaccines Using Text Messaging
Children 2-11 years of age who are given the influenza vaccine (inactivated influenza (IIV) or live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV)) as part of their routine care can enroll in this study if their parent has the ability to…
- Trial name
- NCT02295007
- Testing
- text message
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Stroke
Neuroprotection With Statin Therapy for Acute Recovery Trial (Neu-START)
The purpose of this dose escalation study is to evaluate the use of lovastatin for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- Neu-START (NCT00243880)
- Testing
- lovastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Prostate Cancer
Study of Lenalidomide and Docetaxel in Subjects With Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer
Primary objectives: To determine the maximum tolerated doses (MTDs) of daily lenalidomide and docetaxel given every three weeks and prednisone, as combination therapy to subjects with androgen independent prostate cancer To…
- Trial name
- NCT01378091
- Testing
- Lenalidomide, Docetaxel, Prednisone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Hepatitis C
Rifaximin to Prevent Recurrent HCV-Related Fibrosis After Liver Transplant
The purpose of this study is to determine if the administration of a poorly-absorbable antibiotic (rifaximin) for the first three months after liver transplant will reduce the amount of fibrosis (or scarring of the liver) in…
- Trial name
- Rifaximin (NCT01603108)
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pain
Intracervical Lidocaine Gel for IUD Insertional Pain
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that is extremely effective and safe, even in women who have not yet had children.
- Trial name
- NCT01214161
- Testing
- 2% lidocaine gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV, AIDS
Hospital Visit as Opportunity for Prevention and Engagement for HIV-Infected Drug Users
Primary Objective: This study will evaluate the most effective strategy in achieving HIV virologic suppression among HIV-infected substance users recruited from the hospital setting who are randomly assigned to one of three…
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Substance Abuse, Inpatient
- Trial name
- CTN0049 (NCT01612169)
- Testing
- Patient Navigation (PN) Group, Patient Navigator Plus Contingency Management (PN+CM) Group
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 801 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Emergency
Primary-care-provider Identification And Notification
New York-Presbyterian Hospital has created a system that notifies its primary care providers whenever their patients are admitted to the hospital.
- Trial name
- PIANO (NCT01984645)
- Testing
- Notification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,023 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Growth Failure
Comparison of Feeding Strategies for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Infants
The purpose of the study is to determine if a continuous feeding regimen as compared to an intermittent bolus feeding regimen leads to improved weight gain in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) after stage 1…
- Trial name
- NCT02657629
- Testing
- Continuous Feeding Regimen, Intermittent Bolus Feeding Regimen
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Coronary Heart Disease Incidence: Depression & Inflammation Risk
To examine the associations among depression, inflammation, and coronary heart disease using an existing data base and associated plasma samples.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00241774
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,227 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Aortocaval Compression, Fetal Acidosis
Neonatal Acid-Base Status After C Section With Maternal Tilt vs. Supine
This study aims to compare the neonatal acid-base status of women who remain supine horizontal, with women who are tilted to the left side by 15° during elective cesarean delivery at term under spinal anesthesia, with systolic BP…
- Trial name
- NCT02243423
- Testing
- SUPINE, TILT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Epilepsy, Contraception
Women With Epilepsy: a Pilot Study of PK and PD Anti-epileptic Drug Effects in Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Users
The investigators will conduct a prospective, seven-month pilot study to explore pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects among women with epilepsy using the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) for…
- Trial name
- WESAIL (NCT02362373)
- Testing
- levonorgestrel IUS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Diabetes, Lipoproteins and Accelerated Vascular Disease
To better understand the excess cardiovascular disease associated with diabetes mellitus.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Disease, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00005479
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Heart Rate Variability and Sudden Cardiac Death
To evaluate the ability of heart rate variability to identify myocardial infarction patients at high risk of dying, particularly from sudden cardiac death.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- NCT00005235
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 715 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Antiretroviral Therapy and Inflammatory and Coagulation Biomarkers: iMACS Study
The aim of this study is to develop and follow a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults who are starting HIV drugs at health facilities in Kenya.
- Conditions
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Tuberculosis, Non-communicable Diseases (NCD)
- Trial name
- iMACS (NCT02027480)
- Where
- 9 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 685 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University