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Description:
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychology is recruiting adults with a history of depression living in urban areas of Erie and Niagara counties for a new study. The research team is interested in learning more about the impact of nature (for example, temperature, air pollution, and access to greenspaces such as public parks) on mental health. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults 18 years or older
-Have a history of depression
-Live in an urban part of Erie/Niagara counties
-Own a smart phone
-Can speak and read English
Contact(s)
JOHN ROBERTS
robertsj@buffalo.edu
+1 716-645-3650
Description:
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychiatry is looking for moms experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) for a new clinical trial. The goal of this study is to see if a new study drug (RE104) can help to treat symptoms of PPD. Read More
Eligibility:
-Moms aged 18 to 45 years old
-Have had a baby sometime in the last 12 months
-Experiencing signs of depression
-Have a caretaker who can look after your baby during the Dosing Session and for 24 hours after dosing
Contact(s)
NANCY DESU
ndesu@buffalo.edu
+1 716-898-3434
Christopher Suchan
cssuchan@buffalo.edu
+1 716-668-9024
Description:
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting people living with epilepsy and depression for a study. The goal of this study is to see if doctors can improve the quality of life and lessen the severity of seizure in people with epilepsy and depression. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 18 to 75 years old Have been diagnosed with epilepsy Have been diagnosed with depression OR are experiencing symptoms of depression Not currently pregnant or postpartum
Contact(s)
PING LI
pli6@buffalo.edu
+1 716-878-7848
Description:
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of two brief quitting smoking approaches that could be cost-effective in assisting individuals who suffer from serious mental illness. The first approach is brief advice combined with the use of nicotine gum and patches. The second approach uses an app on your smartphone combined with the use of nicotine gum and patches. Read More
Eligibility:
Inclusion Criteria
(1) Current DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, or recurring major depressive disorder;
(2) Functional impairment as indicated by a score of_2 or greater on the WHODAS 8 item version
(3) Smoker as indicated by smoking  5 cigarettes per day over the past 6 months;
(4) Desire to quit smoking as indicated by self-reported serious...
Contact(s)
Constance Duerr
cduerr@buffalo.edu
+1 716-829-6699 ext. 1
Description:
This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to learn how people use memories and make decisions about their behavior. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults ages 18-64.
English spoken as first language.
USA residents.
Cannot be pregnant.
Description:
This study enrolls children ages 3-5 who attend certain Buffalo child care centers and their parents. This study is looking at early stressful experiences in the family and with friends at school. We are trying to find out how these experiences impact school readiness when children transition from preschool to kindergarten. We are also exploring how stressful experiences "get under the skin" and are measured in the stress hormone cortisol that we can measure in hair and saliva. Read More
Eligibility:
Children ages 3-5.
Must be attending one of the participating child care centers in the larger Buffalo metro area.
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