The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a study for patients currently admitted to the Buffalo General Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The goal of the study is to see if a new blood test may be able to identify the condition known as “Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia” (or “HIT”) that can be potentially fatal and cause blood clots to form in the legs, lungs, or lead to heart attack or stroke. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Patients in the Buffalo General Intensive Care Unit who are suspected to have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

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

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 Surgery is looking for adults that have a blood clot in their leg for a study. The goal of the study is to see if a new type of treatment [the ClotTriever procedure with anticoagulant (AC) medicines that lower your blood’s ability to clot] may treat blood clots in the leg better than just AC medicines. The ClotTriever procedure works by trapping the blood clot in the leg and then removing it through a mesh metal bag and catheter (or a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the vein in the groin). Read More

Adults 18 years or older Have a blood clot in their leg that need to be treated

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatrics and Western New York BloodCare is looking for young adults who report heavy period bleeding for a study. The goal of the study is to investigate different types of treatment for teens with heavy period bleeding. The researchers also hope to gather data on why young adults may stop their treatment for heavy period bleeding. Read More

Young adults aged 9 – 21 years old Self-report heavy period bleeding Have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder OR are being evaluated for a bleeding disorder Are patients of Western New York BloodCare

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatrics is looking for kids and adults with blood disorders for a longitudinal study (or a study that lasts over a long period of time). The goal of the study is to investigate the safety, effectiveness, and use of different treatments for people with blood disorders. Read More

Kids or adults with blood disorders