The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is looking for adults diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug combination (baxdrostat/dapagliflozin) in treating kidney disease and high blood pressure. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease AND high blood pressure
-Speak English

UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is conducting a study for ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the forearm muscles are used differently when throwing a football versus a baseball. The results of the study may lead to a better understanding of forearm injures and enhance treatment options. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 30 years old
-Ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers
-No forearm or shoulder injury in the past two years
-Do not have a pacemaker
-Pain-free forearms and shoulders
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults aged 18 to 44 years old for a walking study. Researchers are hoping to learn more about how heat and exercise may impact kidney function. The study results may help to improve the safety of workers and improve kidney function. Read More

- 18-44 years old
- Self-reported to be healthy
- No tobacco or electronic cigarette use within the last 2 years
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is enrolling healthy individuals and those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in an in-person study. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 65 years old
-Healthy adults OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Have normal hearing and vision
-Speak English

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

-Adults 18 years or older
-Currently or previously pregnant
-Experience cluster headaches
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Community Health and Health Behavior is conducting a survey study for adults who smoke and attend either the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. The goal of the study is to raise awareness about the free services available to help community members quit smoking cigarettes. Read More

-Adults 21 years or older
-Currently smoke cigarettes
-Attend the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has a program called REACHvr that uses virtual reality to train nursing students. This program focuses on teaching students about healthcare in rural and underserved areas. The goal is to improve healthcare and patient outcomes in these areas by preparing nurses to work in Western New York and the Finger Lakes region, where resources are limited. Read More

Senior nursing students enrolled in the undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing program at The University at Buffalo.

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Public Health and Health Professions is looking for older adults aged 70 to 90 years old for the OPACH2 Calibration Study. The goal of the study is to evaluate exercise intensity and heart rate differences using activity/heart rate monitors in older adults. Read More

-Older adults aged 70 to 90 years old
-Willing to abstain from alcohol 72 hours before testing
-Willing to abstain from caffeine and nicotine on the day of testing
-Able to walk independently
-Able to do some walking tests while wearing sensors
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department Medicine is conducting a study for adults that have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (retatrutide) can help to control blood sugar levels and manage weight in people with T2D. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) AND kidney disease
-Are using basal insulin alone or with metformin/SGLT2 inhibitors to treat their T2D
-Are not underweight
-Have a blood glucose (sugar) level (also known as HbA1C) of 7.0% to 10.5%
-Are fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Surgery is conducting a study for general surgical trainees who care for pregnant trauma patients. The goal of the study is to learn more about the knowledge and level of comfort that surgical trainees have when treating these patients. Read More

Adults 18 years or older that are general surgical trainees