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 healthy adults who will be getting a vaccine. The goal of this study is to learn about immune system cells called macrophages. Macrophages are important immune system cells that form when an infection is in the body. Read More
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine is looking for parents and teens for a dental survey study. The goal of this study is to learn more about the reasons families do not go to the dentist on a regular basis. The results from this study may allow us to develop strategies to help people from underrepresented groups have better access to dental care. Read More
Eligibility:
Teens between the ages of 12-17 years old and one parent/guardian
Able to read in English
From an underrepresented background based on race, income level, living in a rural area, etc.
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have had a brain aneurysm that has burst. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness a device (the Nautilus Intrasaccular Bridging System) for patients with burst aneurysms. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who have had an aneurysm burst and are patients at Gates Vascular Institute
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a clinical trial for adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (metformin) can help to prevent the worsening of thinking and memory for people living with MCI. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 55 to 90 years old
You are experiencing memory loss or have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Have not been diagnosed with diabetes
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for both healthy adults and those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to test a new device (the optical coherence tomography device) for imaging the health of the eye. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 to 75 years old
Either healthy OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
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