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) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a social needs (or basic needs for humans to survive) survey study with patients of Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC). The goal of the study is to help identify community-based organizations that may help patients with their social needs after discharge. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Patients admitted in Buffalo General Medical Center
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Surgery is looking for adults diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for a clinical trial. DVT results from blood clots in the deep veins of the legs that cause leg pen, swelling, and warmth/redness. The goal of the study is to collect data on the safety and performance of the Indigo Aspiration System in people with DVT. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with lower leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for the first time
Symptoms started 14 days ago or less
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is looking for patients of the Evergreen Health Clinic for a survey study. The goal of the study is to investigate how the care provided by medical students in the clinic impacts their satisfaction as patients. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Are patients at the Evergreen Health Clinic OR
Are parents/guardians of youth patients at the Evergreen Health Clinic
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) is recruiting UBMD patients who are currently pregnant for a study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how to diagnose, prevent, and treat high blood pressure during pregnancy. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults between the ages of 18 to 45 years old
UBMD patients who are more than 20 weeks pregnant
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Ophthalmology is looking for adults with dry eye disease (DED) for a study to be completed during a routine eye appointment. The goal of the study is to learn more about how common eye nerve abnormalities are in people with DED. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Experience dry eye disease
Are patients at the Ross Eye Institute
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Otolaryngology (or the study of the ears, nose, and throat) is looking for emergency department (ED) doctors and medical students to complete a survey study. The goal of this study is to gather data to help better educate ED doctors on the diagnoses and management of nasal septal hematomas (or when blood collects in your nose between your nostrils, usually resulting from an injury). Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Doctors or medical students in emergency departments or pediatric emergency departments
Fluent in English
Erie County Medical Center is recruiting head and neck cancer survivors for the AQUAx2 study. The goal of this study is to determine how effective a new study drug (AAV2-hAQP1) is at helping with dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by radiation therapy. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Have previously completed radiation therapy for head or neck cancer
Have not had head or neck cancer for at least 3 years
Have not been diagnosed with any other types of cance
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is looking for adults who have prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and continues to grow despite being treated with at least 2 different types of treatment that are approved and known to be effective against prostate cancer. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)
Must have progressed on at least 2 prior approved systemic therapies for mCRPC
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for third year medical students for a survey study. The goal of this study is to learn more about medical students’ comfort levels, knowledge, and accuracy of cervical exams. The results of this study may be used to improve the educational experience of future medical students. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Third-year UB medical students on their OBGYN clerkship
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is looking for adults diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) for a clinical trial. People will DPNP feel pain that is caused by damage to their nerves due to diabetes. The goal of the study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new study drug that may treat DPNP. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 18 to 75 years old
Have been diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP)