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.
This study enrolls adults who are having surgery for a meniscus injury. The purpose of this study is to collect demographic, injury-related and surgical data to find out which people are at risk for injury and how they respond to surgical treatment. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 18+
-Undergoing meniscus surgery with a UBMD physician.
This study enrolls currently practicing orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to learn more about common practices in orthopaedic surgery. Read More
This study uses a phone app to track people’s life values and goals. It aims to help people improve their quality of life by completing their goals with the help of trained life coaches. It includes two in-person visits, a few phone check-ins, short tests, and questionnaires. Read More
Eligibility:
60+ years old,
Own smart phone, and
Have no history of substance use problems or mental health/ neurological conditions.
This study is for people who read the Sofia Learns About Research book. The book is a coloring and activity book created to help children and families learn more about participating in research. Anyone can access the online, interactive version of the book and participate in the study. Read More
Eligibility:
Children and adults (any age)
Have read or will read the Sofia Learns About Research Book
ALSO
Children in select classrooms in WNY where the Sofia Learns About Research book is being read.
We are looking for adults with type 1 diabetes for a research study. The purpose of the study is to see how well an already approved treatment for type 2 diabetes works for people with type 1 diabetes. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Currently using an insulin pump or multiple daily injections of insulin.
The purpose of this study is to develop a new treatment for tuberculosis (TB). It is expected that direct participation in this study will be during participants' blood draw. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy Adult
Ages 18-65
Willing to serve as a control in the study
The Buffalo Research Registry connects people 18 years of age and older in Western New York to research opportunities at the University at Buffalo. Read More
We are looking for healthy adults age 21+ for a research study. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how bacteria in the mouth work. We hope that with this understanding, new treatments can be designed to prevent disease. Read More
Eligibility:
Age 21+.
In general good health.
Pregnant women may not participate.
The purpose of this study is to create a data registry of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions performed at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Read More
Eligibility:
Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction by one of the study investigators at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
English speakers
This study enrolls babies with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). The purpose of this study is to learn about how babies with this syndrome grow and develop. This will help us learn the best way to care for babies with NOWS. Read More
Eligibility:
Infants born at 36 weeks gestation or greater
Managed for NOWS at Oishei Children's Hospital