Search and volunteer to participate in these available studies at UB. Your participation in research doesn't just benefit you, it helps advance healthcare for our entire community.
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting an online survey study for pregnant people that experience cluster headaches. The goal of the study is to learn more about the impact of pregnancy and lactation on cluster headaches. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults 18 years or older
-Currently or previously pregnant
-Experience cluster headaches
-Speak English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Maternal and Child Health Program is enrolling pregnant people for the Early Start for Your Baby’s Health and Safety Program. The goal of this research program is to help promote breast feeding and infant safe sleep practices. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who are within 28 weeks of pregnancy
Have a household income qualified for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Speak English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) is recruiting pregnant people for an online survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about pregnant people’s knowledge and awareness about doulas. Read More
Eligibility:
-Pregnant people aged 18 years or older
-Are less than 36 weeks pregnant
-Only pregnant with one baby
-Have access to a smart device (such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet) to complete the survey
-Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is running a study for UBMD patients who are 35 to 40 weeks pregnant and eligible for labor induction. The goal of the study is to learn more about the knowledge patients have of the labor induction process. The results of the study may be used to develop materials to better educate patients on the labor induction process and promote better doctor-patient interactions. Read More
Eligibility:
Pregnant adults aged 18 or older
Are between 35 to 40 weeks pregnant
Eligible for labor induction
The University at Buffalo (UB) Center for Health Research is recruiting pregnant people for the ENRICHED study. This study focuses on learning more about the health and well-being of Erie-Niagara families. The goal of the study is to learn about things that affect parents’ mental and physical health and, in turn, their children’s health. Read More
Eligibility:
Pregnant adults 18 years or older
Must be less than 13 weeks pregnant
Speak English or Spanish
The University at Buffalo (UB) is recruiting UBMD patients who are currently pregnant for a study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how to diagnose, prevent, and treat high blood pressure during pregnancy. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults between the ages of 18 to 45 years old
UBMD patients who are more than 20 weeks pregnant
For 18-45 year old women undergoing gynecology surgery at Kaleida Health. A sliver of tissue and a tablespoon of fluid will be removed from womb lining which will take less than 5 minutes. This tissue and pelvic fluid will be used to examine cells, and measure hormones / inflammatory proteins. Patients will also be told whether or not there is endometriosis. Read More
Eligibility:
-Reproductive age women (18-45 years old)
-Regular menstrual cycles
-Undergoing indicated gynecological surgery, including tubal sterilization, evaluation of pelvic pain or pelvic mass