Current Studies
Here is a list of some of our current studies. For additional studies, please visit RecruitMe.
-
Principal Investigator:
Claudia Lugo-Candelas, MS, PhDThe Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study of extreme weather events and family functioning. We are recruiting mothers of children between 1-3 year old, who identify as Puerto Rican background, live in Uptown Manhattan or the Bronx and identify as low-income. You will be compensated for your time! All procedures can be done remotely! The study will involve a remote baseline interview/online survey, recuring online surveys for up to 12 months, and a final remove interview/survey. Participants will be compensated up to $452 total for their participation... -
Principal Investigator:
Brian A Fallon, MD, MPHThis patient case registry for Lyme and other Tick-borne Diseases is a component of the Clinical Trials Network that was launched in 2021 by a grant from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The registry will gather general information such as demographics, medical history, and current functional status. This information will help researchers to identify individuals who may meet criteria for current or future research studies. It will also help us to share news and updates about ongoing clinical research. Individuals in the registry may receive notifications from the Columbia research... -
Principal Investigator:
Claudia Lugo-Candelas, MS, PhDThe Lugo Lab at Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry is conducting a study to investigate how health domains, such as sleep and financial stress, impact maternal well-being and perceptions of the environment during and after the pregnancy period. We are recruiting English-speaking participants who are 18-45 years of age, are currently pregnant for at least 28 weeks or more, have no other adoptive or biological child(ren), and qualify for public assistance programs. Participants will be asked to complete a mix of surveys, a 1-on-1 interview, and a small focus group interview... -
Principal Investigator:
Kiyohito Iigaya, PhDOur lab is conducting a series of research studies investigating people's memory and decision-making. As a healthy study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing demographics and personality traits, followed by a number of computer-based tasks. Study participants earn between $15/hour for their time. The study may involve potential performance bonuses. The study is typically expected to take 1-4 hours in total. All the experiments are non-invasive and have been approved by the Columbia IRB. The study will be conducted at the Columbia University,... -
Principal Investigator:
Martin Picard, PhDThe goal of the MDEE study is to understand how cellular structures called mitochondria, emotions, and sleep influence energy expenditure. You may be eligible to participate if you are a woman or man between the ages of 18 to 65, and willing to visit Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We are recruiting individuals without any diagnoses and individuals with the following mtDNA mutations: m.3243AG (MELAS); Single, large scale deletion (CPEO). In this study you will sleep overnight at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, have body measurements taken, give blood and saliva, and... -
Principal Investigator:
Jeremy M. Veenstra-VanderWeele, MDThis research study will explore parents' experiences with stigma related to children's emotional or behavioral problems and barriers to mental health care (e.g., access, discrimination, embarrassment). We are looking for parents in the US, who have children 6-18 years old with a history of either ADHD, depression, or substance use problems (e.g., problems related to vaping, smoking, or drinking). We will use what we learn to develop interventions to support parents and address stigma experienced by parents. Individual interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom, audio-recorded, and will... -
Principal Investigator:
Randy P Auerbach, PhD, ABPPThe study uses brain imaging and cortisol to understand risk and protective factors for mental health among adolescents on social media. We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 14-17 who recently visited the emergency room for suicide-related concerns. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: (a) complete a mental health interview (over Zoom), (b) complete a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, (c), provide a hair sample, and (c) collect data from their social media and upload it to a secure tool where a computer program will analyze their data. There also would be... -
Principal Investigator:
Kiyohito Iigaya, PhDOur lab is conducting research studies investigating people's behavior. We are looking for peoplebetween the ages of 18 and 60 who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia to be study participants. As a study participant, you will be asked to complete a set of self-report questionnaires probing personality traits and computer-based tasks. Study participants earn $15/hour for their time. The study may involve potential performance bonuses. All payments will be loaded onto a pay card. The study is typically expected to take 2-3 hours in total (up to 10). The lab is based in the Jerome L. Greene... -
Principal Investigator:
Rachel Marsh, PhDThis research study will examine how an iPad-based cognitive training game combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps children with excessive worries and related repetitive behaviors (obsessive-compulsive disorder). After completing the training, all children will be offered CBT, delivered by experts at no cost. This study will take place at Columbia University in Manhattan. Participation includes a clinical evaluation and questionnaires, 2 MRI scans, and cognitive training games on an iPad loaned to you, and compensation up to $400. -
Principal Investigator:
Rachel Marsh, PhDThis research study will examine how an iPad-based cognitive training game combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps children with excessive worries and related repetitive behaviors (obsessive-compulsive disorder). After completing the training, all children will be offered CBT, delivered by experts at no cost. This study will take place at Columbia University in Manhattan. Participation includes a clinical evaluation and questionnaires, 2 MRI scans, and cognitive training games on an iPad loaned to you, and compensation up to $400.