Clinical Trials

The Substance Treatment and Research Service (STARS) of Columbia University Medical Center is the primary site for clinical research on treatments for substance use disorders within the Division. Faculty at STARS conduct cutting-edge clinical research testing potential new treatments. The main focus of STARS research is the development of addiction pharmacotherapy, but behavioral interventions and neuroimaging techniques are studied as well. Treatment of co-occurring psychiatric disorders, such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and mood disorders, have been a specialized focus of medication treatment development. The source of funding for most clinical trials conducted at STARS is the National Institute of Health, with the balance from private foundations or industry. Studies conducted at STARS have advanced the both the science and clinical application of medication treatment for substance use disorders.

Call 212-923-3031 if you are interested in participating in a research study at STARS.

Faculty Conducting Clinical Trials Research:

• Frances R. Levin, MD
• John Mariani, MD
• Nasir Naqvi, MD, PhD
• Christina Brezing, MD
• Jeremy D. Kidd, MD

Faculty Conducting Clinical Trials elsewhere in the Division:

• Adam Bisaga, MD
• Aimee Campbell, PhD
• Elias Dakwar, MD
• Edward Nunes, MD