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 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
-Have had a concussion
-Fluent in English
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 (UB) Department of Pediatrics is enrolling families with teenagers between the ages of 12 to 17 years old in a healthy eating study. The goal of the study is to investigate ways to promote healthy eating for families. Read More
Eligibility:
Families with one parent (18 years or older) and one teen (between 12-17 years old)
Able to attend in-person study visits to the UB South Campus
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatrics is recruiting kids with asthma for the Project ASTHMA (Aligning with Schools To Help Manage Asthma) study. The goal of the study is to see if doctors can help to decrease asthma symptoms in Buffalo students aged 4 to 13 years old with more severe asthma. Read More
Eligibility:
Students who attend Buffalo schools that are between the ages of 4 to 13 years old
Diagnosed with asthma at least 12 months before enrollment in the study
Have asthma that is not well controlled
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
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 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)
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adults for an in-person speech study. The goal of the study is to gather data to help improve the treatment of speech disorders that develop from damage to the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Native speaker of standard American English
No history of speech, language, or hearing issues
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adult pairs to participate in an in-person speech study. The goal of the study is to learn more about communication techniques used in normal conversations. The results from the study may be used to improve in-person communication for people with disabilities. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Pairs of close friends/colleagues
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for speech-pathologists for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to gather data to help improve the treatment of speech disorders that develop from damage to the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 to 70 years old
Currently a speech-language pathologist
Native speaker of standard American English
No hearing issues