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) 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 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an environmental study. The goal of this study is to examine the effects of hypoxia (lower oxygen than room air) on vestibular function (balance) and brain blood flow in healthy adult males and females. Read More
Eligibility:
- Healthy males or females
- Age 18-40 years old
- No red-blue color blindness
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Community Health and Health Behavior is conducting a study for adults that use nicotine and cannabis OR only cannabis. The goal of the study is to learn more about the effects and patterns of use for people that regularly use nicotine and cannabis. Read More
Eligibility:
Are over the age of 21 years old
Regularly use nicotine and cannabis OR regularly use cannabis
Are fluent in English
Not currently pregnant
Have a smartphone
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is recruiting young adults (between the ages of 18 to 25 years old) for an online survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the connection between mental health and eating behaviors. Read More
Eligibility:
Young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 years old
Have access to a smart device (such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet) for completing the survey
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Public Health is running a study for patients of the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. The goal of the study is to learn more about patients’ knowledge of dermatology (skin) care offered at the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Patients of the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
Speak English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Otolaryngology is recruiting ENT doctors that have left roles in academia for an interview study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the reasons ENT doctors may leave academia. The results of the study may be used to help improve working conditions and retention rates for ENTs in academia. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Otolaryngologists that have transitioned out of positions in academia
Speak 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) Department of Emergency Medicine is conducting a study for volunteers that have been accepted to participate in police academy wet lab training sessions. The goal of the study is to determine if a wearable watch can detect if the wearer is intoxicated and impaired from drinking alcohol. Based on the results from the study, researchers may be able to develop a new way for people to recognize when they are impaired by alcohol. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Have volunteered and been accepted to participate in police academy wet lab training sessions
Speak English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is conducting an in-person simulated diving study for healthy adults. The goal of the study is to learn more about how people respond to stressors during diving that can result in dehydration. The results from the study may be used to improve the health and safety of military divers on missions. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 44 years old
In good physical shape
Do not currently smoke cigarettes
Do not have any significant medical diseases
Not currently pregnant
Speak English