The University at Buffalo (UB) Division of Behavioral Medicine is recruiting children between the ages of 8 to 12 years old and their parents for an in-person snacking study. The goal of the study is to compare how children and parents are motivated for snack foods and screen time. Read More

-Have a child between 8 to 12 years old
-Parent and child are not allergic to study foods

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychiatry is looking for adults living with depression for a clinical trial. The research team is interested in studying how effective a new medicine is at treating symptoms of depression. Read More

-Adults aged 18 to 65 years old
-Have been told by a doctor that you have depression
-Have had symptoms of depression for 1-12 months
-Are not pregnant or breast feeding

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychology is recruiting adults with a history of depression living in urban areas of Erie and Niagara counties for a new study. The research team is interested in learning more about the impact of nature (for example, temperature, air pollution, and access to greenspaces such as public parks) on mental health. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have a history of depression
-Live in an urban part of Erie/Niagara counties
-Own a smart phone
-Can speak and read English

People diagnosed with chronic heart failure may be eligible for a new clinical trial. The goal of this study is to see if a new device (the APTURE system) can help to improve symptoms related to heart failure. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with heart failure
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Clinical Research Office is looking for adults diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug combination (baxdrostat/dapagliflozin) in treating kidney disease and high blood pressure. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease AND high blood pressure
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is enrolling healthy individuals and those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in an in-person study. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 65 years old
-Healthy adults OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Have normal hearing and vision
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Community Health and Health Behavior is conducting a survey study for adults who smoke and attend either the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. The goal of the study is to raise awareness about the free services available to help community members quit smoking cigarettes. Read More

-Adults 21 years or older
-Currently smoke cigarettes
-Attend the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Public Health and Health Professions is looking for older adults aged 70 to 90 years old for the OPACH2 Calibration Study. The goal of the study is to evaluate exercise intensity and heart rate differences using activity/heart rate monitors in older adults. Read More

-Older adults aged 70 to 90 years old
-Willing to abstain from alcohol 72 hours before testing
-Willing to abstain from caffeine and nicotine on the day of testing
-Able to walk independently
-Able to do some walking tests while wearing sensors
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department Medicine is conducting a study for adults that have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (retatrutide) can help to control blood sugar levels and manage weight in people with T2D. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) AND kidney disease
-Are using basal insulin alone or with metformin/SGLT2 inhibitors to treat their T2D
-Are not underweight
-Have a blood glucose (sugar) level (also known as HbA1C) of 7.0% to 10.5%
-Are fluent in English

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

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