This study enrolls children younger than 19 who are in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with kidney injury and have tested positive or are being investigated for COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to see the number of children with kidney injury and its association with COVID-19. Read More

People under age 19
Receiving care in the Pediatric ICU between April 1 2020 and June 30 2020
Suspected or tested positive for COVID19

This study enrolls children less than 19 years old who are admitted to the Pediatric ICU and have tested positive for SARS-CoV2. The purpose of this study is to better understand the number of children who are in severe/critical care units due to COVID-19, risk factors, and factors that are associated with improved or worsening outcomes. Read More

Children ages 19 and under
Admitted to the Pediatric ICU or receiving treatment for severe case of COVID-19
Considered to have severe case of COVID-19

The purpose of this research study is to compare the use of apixaban to aspirin in patients with unexplained strokes and atrial cardiopathy to see which is better at prevention of future strokes. Read More

Adults ages 45+
Have been diagnosed with an ischemic stroke of undetermined cause in the last 120 days.
Currently admitted to Gates Vascular Institute.

This study enrolls people who have had a stroke in the past 2 weeks. This research is being done to figure out whether treatment for sleep apnea in people who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini stroke"), improves recovery from stroke and helps prevent future stroke, heart problems, and death. Read More

Adults ages 18+.
Are at an inpatient at an enrolling site (Buffalo General Hospital or Gates Vascular Institute).
Have had an ischemic stroke or TIA within the past 14 days.
Use a CPAP machine.

This study enrolls adults who are hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study is to learn how safe and effective the pRESET Thrombectomy Device is for the treatment of this condition and for removing the blood clot. Read More

Adults ages 18+.
Currently admitted to the hospital for an acute ischemic stroke that began in the last 8 hours.

We are enrolling adults with a burn wound at Erie County Medical Center for a research study. The purpose of this study is to learn how effective an ultrasound probe is in determining burn depth early after a burn wound. Read More

Adults ages 18+
Admitted to the Roger Seibel Burn Treatment Center at Erie County Medical Center.

We are looking for children with common infections for a study. The purpose of the study is to compare the cells of children with common infections like the flu to to those with a febrile disorder called Kawasaki disease. This will help us see how the immune system responds differently to different illnesses. Read More

Children age 6 months - 6 years old
Children must be in the Emergency Department or inpatient ward of John R. Oishei Children's Hospital with a positive screen for influenza or adenovirus

Also Enrolling:

Children (<18 years old) under consideration for Kawasaki disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new surgical robotic system for laparoscopic surgery skills Read More

Medical Student, surgery resident, or attending surgeon at the University at Buffalo

We are looking for people who have had a foot wound related to vascular disease AND healthy volunteers for this study. This study is being conducted to see how well a non-invasive imaging technique allows researchers to see blood inside the human body. The technique combines light and sound to create an image. We would like to see how well this imaging technique can show the veins in the foot in 3D. Read More

Healthy Volunteer:
Age 18+
Not pregnant

Wound Patients:
Age 18+
Chronic wound on foot that is related to a vascular disease

The purpose of this survey is as an attempt to understand the barriers that prevent surgeons from making optimal use of secure text messaging. Read More

Residents
Fellows
Attendees of various specialties