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 Medicine is recruiting adults diagnosed with prostate cancer for a study. The goal of the study is to see if intermittent fasting (or eating only during certain hours of the day) can help to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with prostate cance
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
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
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) that is not well controlled