The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) is looking for adults to complete a survey study on how Fentanyl and Xylazine (a drug for animals that is sometimes added to Fentanyl or heroin to increase its potency) test strips are being used. The goal of this study is to understand more about the use of these test strips to help make improvements to the system. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Have used Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips Have access to a smart device to complete the survey (for example, a smartphone, tablet, or laptop)

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

Adults 18 years or older Have been diagnosed with prostate cance

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for people with tinnitus (ringing in their ears) or 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 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 Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for health adults for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the body coordinates movement with balance and posture. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 75 years old Fluent in English Have normal hearing and balance

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Microbiology and Immunology is looking for healthy adults aged 21 – 40 or above 60 years old for a vaccine study. The goal of this study is to see how age plays a role in a person’s bodily response to a vaccine (Prevnar-20) that will protect against pneumococcal pneumonia. Read More

Healthy adults aged 21-40 OR above 60 years old
Have not received the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine
Are not currently pregnant
Have not been diagnosed with dementia
Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an exercise study. The goal of this study is to learn more about how our lungs, heart, and brain respond to different diving situations. We hope to better understand why some people have a bad reaction to rising carbon dioxide levels during SCUBA dives. This may inform better diving and safety practices for SCUBA divers. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18-39 years old Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo is looking for adults needing colorectal surgery for a clinical trial. The goal of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the COLO-BT (Colorectal Balloon Tube) device for people needing colon resection surgery. Read More

Adults aged 19-80 years old Need colon (rectal) resection surgery

The University at Buffalo (UB) Child Health and Behavioral Lab is looking for families who online grocery shop to join a remote study. The goal of this study is to develop new strategies to help families make healthier choices while using Instacart. Read More

At least one 2 - 5 year old child living in the home One parent who is overweight Online grocery shop at least 75% of the time (for either pick-up or delivery) at Tops, Aldi, or Wegmans Have access to a smart device (for example, a smartphone, computer, laptop, or tablet)