Clinical Trials

  • Congenital Anomalies Research Exploration - CARE study

    Principal Investigator:

    Wendy Kay Chung, MD
    Study examining the genetic causes of birth defects.

  • DHREAMS: A genetic study of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).

    Principal Investigator:

    Wendy Kay Chung, MD
    Each year more than 1,000 babies in the United States are born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). For the majority of these babies, the cause of the CDH is unknown. DHREAMS (Diaphragmatic Hernia Research & Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science) study was created to improve the understanding of the molecular genetic basis of CDH. This National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded research team is composed of healthcare providers and researchers across the country, coordinated at Columbia University Medical Center. Multiple medical centers are enrolling individuals and families...

  • eMERGE IV (Electronic Medical Records and Genomics)

    Principal Investigator:

    Wendy Kay Chung, MD
    Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are asking for your help. We are recruiting people 3-75 years of age. We are looking at how a report that contains information about genetic risk for some health conditions may help you and your care providers make decisions about your health. You may be eligible if you receive care at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The study asks for a blood or saliva sample for DNA. Surveys can be completed online or over the phone. You will be compensated for participating in the study. To participate: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/...

  • Time Restricted EATing (TREAT) to Improve Cardiometabolic Health

    Principal Investigator:

    Blandine Laferrere, MD
    This is a randomized trial that will examine the effect of self-monitoring food intake via a smartphone application, and of a novel lifestyle intervention called time restricted eating, on improvement of metabolic health in persons with overweight or obesity. The intervention lasts 12 months and will be administered via a smartphone app. Participants will use the app to take pictures of all food and drinks, every day for 3 months, then 10 days a month for the following 9 months. Participation requires one screening visit (~1hr), and eight outpatient visits (~1-5hr) including an IV catheter in...