The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Surgery is looking for adults that have been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (or when plaque builds up on artery walls and makes it more difficult for blood to flow) for a study. The goal of the study is to see if there are differences between two devices (the VBX Device and the Bare Metal Stent) in helping to treat peripheral arterial disease. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Have peripheral arterial disease Are scheduled for iliac artery surgery

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for people with hyperacusis (cannot tolerate loud noises) for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to develop a more reliable method for diagnosing hyperacusis. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Have been diagnosed with hyperacusis (cannot tolerate loud noises) Able to attend an in-person study visit to the UB South Campus

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatrics is looking for kids/teens with obesity for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of a new weight loss medication (Semaglutide). Read More

Kids between the ages of 6-12 years old who have been diagnosed with obesity Teens between the ages of 12-18 years old who have been diagnosed with obesity and have at least one other diagnosis related to obesity (such as high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, sleep apnea) Have a history of at least one unsuccessful attempt to lose weight

This is a prospective cohort observational study to develop a personalized medicine algorithm to determine optimum Tac dose throughout the early stages of kidney transplantation based on gene markers and gut microbiome composition. There are no clinical interventions in this study, and it does not change the standard of care (SOC). This study is solely limited to sample and data collection. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Are a candidate for a kidney transplant Patients of the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Are considered to be overweight

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for a weighted backpack walking study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the impact of walking with a weighted backpack on the body. The results of the study may help to improve the safety of military personnel that carry heavy amounts of weight while walking. Read More

Healthy women between the ages of 18-39 years old Exercise 4 or more days a week Not taking any medications that are expected to alter responses to exercise

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is looking for orthopedic surgery residents for a survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about exposure to and viewpoints of robot assisted spine surgery for orthopedic residents. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Orthopedic surgery residents

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Ophthalmology is enrolling adults who are having eye surgery for a study. The goal of the study is to investigate the eye tissue of people with glaucoma. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Currently scheduled to have eye surgery

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychology is looking for adults over the age of 60 years old for a study on “ethical wills.” An ethical will is a written document for people to record their values, ethics, and important memories. The goal of the study is to see if writing ethical wills can be good for the mental health of older adults. Read More

Adults over the age of 60 years old Fluent in English Have access to a smart device with a webcam (such as a laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet)

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is recruiting adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a new medication (Lorundrostat) for people with high blood pressure that is not well controlled. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) that is not well controlled

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for law enforcement personnel for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the challenges of applying a tourniquet after an officer suffers blood loss. We hope to use the study results to improve law enforcement health and safety. Read More

Adults between the ages of 18 to 49 years old Are a member of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team or a Medical Response Unit (MRU) member Are in good health Have been trained to apply a tourniquet