Forest Hills, New York Clinical Trials

A Alexandra Nmashie, MD

Effects of Vagal Dysfunction on Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Pathways in HIV

The study team's prior research has shown that dysfunction of a specific nerve, called the vagus nerve, is associated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and that SIBO is associated with signs of inflammation in the blood of people living with HIV (PLWH). This research will explore pathways linking vagal …

N Nili Solomonov, PhD

Engage & Connect: A Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression

This randomized controlled trial compares a novel psychotherapy, Engage \& Connect, with a Symptom Review and Psychoeducation intervention, tailored to reduce postpartum depression. The study includes 9-weeks interventions, delivered remotely. It will examine changes in social isolation, processing of social rewards and depression severity over 9 weeks of treatment.

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Comparing Proton Therapy to Photon Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

This trial studies how well proton beam radiation therapy compared with intensity modulated photon radiotherapy works in treating patients with stage I-IVA esophageal cancer. Proton beam radiation therapy uses a beam of protons (rather than x-rays) to send radiation inside the body to the tumor without damaging much of the …

An Observational Extension Study for Adult Patients Treated in Study R5459-RT-1944 Who Receive a Kidney Transplant

The main purpose of this study is to continue to see how vonsetamig works in the body and to monitor the outcomes after kidney transplant for participants previously treated in the R5459-RT-1944 study (NCT05092347). No study drug will be given during this study.

K Keoni Fordham

TTVR Early Feasibility Study

The objective of this early feasibility study is to gain early clinical insight into the performance of the Intrepid transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system intended for transfemoral access to deliver a self-expanding bioprosthetic valve within the tricuspid valve.

M Melissa Johnson, MD

Study of RET Inhibitor TAS0953/HM06 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors With RET Gene Abnormalities

Phase 1 and 2 trial to study the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of TAS0953/HM06 in patients with advanced solid tumors with RET gene abnormalities. Phase 1 aims to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and identify the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) to be used in phase 2.

A Aiden Brossfield

Hypoparathyroidism Natural History Study

This is a prospective three-year natural history study of adults with hypoparathyroidism. The goal is to monitor patients with hypoparathyroidism to define end-organ damage in the context of the disease. The study objectives are to: Build a prospective cohort of patients to study HPT-associated end-organ damage. Determine end-organ physiologic consequences …

E Elie Ramly, MD

Craniomaxillofacial and Upper Extremity Allotransplantation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate functional and aesthetic outcomes of combined facial and upper extremity composite tissue allografts on patients who have not achieved functional and aesthetic outcomes with conventional reconstructive surgical strategies and prosthetic devices.

D Douglas S Mennin, PhD

Brief Interventions for Coping with Distress

This study is being done to compare the effectiveness of three different skills trainings to cope with distress. These three trainings are: 1) an attention skills training, 2) an attention and reflective thought skills training, and 3) a health and wellness education training.

L Lauren Winterbottom, MS

MyHand-SCI: An Active Hand Orthosis for Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand-SCI device to assist with hand function for individuals with C6-C7 spinal cord injury.