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 Neurology is conducting a study for people diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). MG is a rare condition that causes muscle weakness of the eyes, face, and limbs and eye problems such as drooping or double vision. People with MG might also experience problems with speaking, swallowing, and chewing. The goal of the study is to see if a new drug (batoclimab) can help to improve the symptoms of MG. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients that will have spinal fusion surgery. During spinal fusion surgery, doctors put screws and rods in the spine and pelvis to help correct spinal problems. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a device (the iFuse Bedrock Granite implant) for patients needing spinal fusion surgery. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who are scheduled for spinal fusion surgery
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for people diagnosed with quadriparesis (or the experience of severe muscle weakness affecting the arms and legs). The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a new device (the Synchron Motor NeuroProsthesis) for people living with quadriparesis. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 21 to 75 years old
Have been diagnosed with quadriparesis
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for people with Huntington’s Disease (HD). The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (SAGE-718) is safe and effective to treat people with HD. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 25 to 65 years old
Have been diagnosed with Huntington's Disease
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for young adults between the ages of 10 to 21 years old for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the brain may change after concussion in young adults. Read More
Eligibility:
Young adults between the ages of 10 to 21 years old
Have never had a concussion OR have had a concussion
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting people living with epilepsy and depression for a study. The goal of this study is to see if doctors can improve the quality of life and lessen the severity of seizure in people with epilepsy and depression. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 18 to 75 years old
Have been diagnosed with epilepsy
Have been diagnosed with depression OR are experiencing symptoms of depression
Not currently pregnant or postpartum
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have had a stroke. The goal of the study is to test the effectiveness of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device for stroke patients. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who have had a stroke and are patients at Gates Vascular Institute
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is enrolling patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm for a new clinical trial. The goal of the study is to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of a new device (the FRED X device) in treating people with brain aneurysms. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 22 to 75 years old
Have been diagnosed with an aneurysm in a brain artery
Not currently pregnant
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The goal of the study is to collect information about a new device (the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation system) to treat people with Parkinson’s Disease that is not well controlled by medication. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease that is not well controlled
The University at Buffalo's Neurology Department is working on a study funded by the National Institute of Health. This study is for adults who have had a stroke because their brain's blood vessels were severely narrowed. It's a special type of study where neither the participants nor the researchers know who gets which treatment, which is decided randomly, like tossing a coin. The aim is to see if using different medications together can help prevent blood clots, and this will be combined with medicine and advice on how to live healthier. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults at least 30 years of age
Had a stroke within the last 30 days