Movement Disorder Genomic Study
With the present study we aim to perform integrated genomic analysis and study on subject-specific cellular models in order to identify genetic causes of rare or undiagnosed movement disorders. This study will allow to further assess undiagnosed cases and offer the possibility of offering molecular diagnoses to subjects still waiting for a better definition of their conditions.
Movement Disorders | NYU Langone Health
Experts at NYU Langone’s Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders diagnose and treat people who have these neurological disorders.
MRI for Monitoring Osteoporosis Therapy Response
Patients will undergo a DXA scan to measure bone mineral density and a non-contrast (=3 T) MRI scan of the hip to assess bone microarchitectural and strength parameters. For patients who cannot tolerate the MRI scan of the hip, which requires being inside the scanner all the way, we can offer scanning of the more distal extremities (either distal femur, tibia, or radius), which will still allow assessment of bone microarchitecture. As stated above, we will also record clinical data, which are obtained as part of standard-of-care, including subjects’ FRAX scores, lab tests, and disease activity scores.
MRI Scans | NYU Langone Health
MRI scans are noninvasive medical tests that help doctors at NYU Langone diagnose certain conditions.
Multi-Center Prospective Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy of Adult Surgical Patients
The objective of this study is to develop a clinical registry of patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy over a 3 year period. Target enrollment is 1000 patients over 3 years with at least 25 participating sites. The registry will capture radiographic, demographic, and diagnosis related data, as well as patient-reported outcomes. Data will be entered into a centralized, HIPAA compliant database. The registry data will be de-identified.
Multi-Center Prospective Evaluation of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery (CADS)
The goal of this study is to evaluate surgical treatment outcomes of complex adult spinal deformity patients, including radiographic and clinical outcomes, surgical and postoperative complications, risk factors for revisions, rates of revision surgery over an extended time period (10 years follow-up). Imaging studies and HRQoLs will be used as part of the review of patients. Further assessments regarding opioid use and patient outcomes will also be made.
Multi-center Prospective Single Position Spine Surgery Outcomes Registry
The purpose of this study is to systematically, prospectively compare fusion techniques for thoracolumbar spinal fusion patients and assess long-term patient outcomes and revision rates.
Multicenter Prospective Collaborative Study of Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Neuro-endocrine Tumors
Primary aims of this research include 1) investigate and establish outcomes benchmarks, such as disease remission rates and quality of life, 2) explore the variability in care across the country, 3) assess risk factors for complications including unplanned hospital readmission, 4) explore health economics such as costs of care and mitigation strategies, and 5) develop risk-assessment tools.
Multicenter Study of Epilepsy Surgery Long Term Outcomes Mortality
The Multicenter Study of Epilepsy Surgery – Long Term Outcomes Mortality study aims to examine the various aspects of epilepsy surgery outcomes after more than 10 years since surgery. Patients who enrolled in the original Multicenter Epilepsy Study have been re-identified and now need to be contacted to determine if they would like to participate in a follow-up study. Information that will be obtained by Yale (the main site) will include the number of patients rendered seizure free from surgery, those who suffered from seizure recurrence and those who have passed away after surgery. This information will permit researchers to address questions regarding the stability of seizure freedom and will allow physicians to better treat patients by understanding the factors predictive of good seizure outcome.
Multiparametric Mapping of Knee Joint with Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
20 healthy volunteers (18-65 years old) will used in aim2 for evaluation and validation of 3D-MRF pulse sequence 80 participants (40-75 years old) will be recruited for this study for aim3 (40 knee OA patients and 40 healthy controls). All participants will attend one study visit for a baseline MRI, and only the patients will have a follow up visit 2 years after their baseline MRI. A covariance analysis will be performed as well as Pearson and Spearman rank correlation coefficients. Also to get the following two questionnaire filled on visit !.http://www.koos.nu/koos-english.pdfhttp://orthopaedicscore.com/scorepages/knee_injury_osteopaedic_outcome_score_womac.html