Columbia University

This study looked at how tesamorelin, a daily injection, affects body fat and muscle in people with HIV-related lipodystrophy (abnormal fat buildup). Six participants received the drug for up to 12 months, with tests measuring liver fat, belly fat, metabolism, and insulin sensiti…

This study looked at whether giving high doses of statins for two weeks before carotid artery surgery could prevent thinking and memory problems after the operation. It included 31 adults with severe carotid artery narrowing. The study was stopped early, so the results are not st…

This early-stage study tested a new way to manage blood pressure in women with postpartum preeclampsia, a condition involving dangerously high blood pressure after childbirth. Researchers used a special monitor to track brain blood flow and set personalized blood pressure targets…

This study tested whether adding the drug siplizumab to a stem cell transplant could prevent graft failure and graft-versus-host disease in people with advanced sickle cell disease. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to make transplants safe…

This study tested a radioactive tracer called Annexin to see if it could detect early lung damage in people with COPD and in smokers. Researchers compared scans from healthy non-smokers, healthy smokers, and people with moderate to severe COPD. The goal was to find a better way t…

This study tested a mobile app called ApricityCare for minority patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the app helps patients report side effects quickly, reduce treatment delays, and lower the need for hospital visits. Th…

This study aimed to see which medicine works faster to lower dangerously high blood pressure in women who just gave birth: a pill (nifedipine) or an IV drug (labetalol). It included women up to 6 weeks after delivery with severe hypertension. However, the study was stopped early …

This study looked at whether insulin works differently in psoriasis skin patches compared to healthy skin. Ten adults with plaque psoriasis and overweight or prediabetes had small skin samples taken before and after a sugar drink. Researchers measured how skin cells respond to in…

This study aimed to create a program to help suicidal patients stay in mental health treatment. Researchers planned to interview patients and staff, then test a new approach using shared decision-making, phone check-ins, and peer support. However, the study was terminated early a…