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 adults who use both electronic cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes. The purpose of this study is to understand when and why people use nicotine and tobacco products like tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+
Have a smartphone with a data plan
Uses tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.
Lives in the United States
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
Eligibility:
Adults ages 20-55.
Generally healthy.
Scheduled to receive a vaccine, like the COVID-19 or flu vaccine (for COVID-19 vaccine, study must be done before and after the first dose of the vaccine).
This study enrolls adults with or without Type 2 Diabetes. The purpose of this study is to learn which bacteria (germs) make gum disease worse when a person does or does not have diabetes. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 25+.
We are currently looking for 2 groups of people;
-people without diabetes & without periodontal disease
-people with diabetes & no periodontal disease
Both groups must...
-Have at least 20 natural teeth.
-Be a non-smoker (haven’t used tobacco products in the last year).
-Have not had a dental cleaning in the last 3 months....
This study enrolls seniors ages 65+. The purpose of this study is to learn whether an in-home, remote art program will be enjoyable and engaging. Read More
· Adults ages 24-35 (men)
· Have earned a four-year degree from an accredited institution.
· Self-identify as white/non-Hispanic.
· Have one or both parents who have NOT earned a college degree.
Compensation: Yes
This study enrolls adults who have had heart failure or heart attack or who are generally healthy. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how these types of cardiovascular issues happen at a biological level. We will do that by looking at the immune cells in the blood. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+
Generally healthy OR are presenting to the hospital with heart failure or acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).
This study enrolls older adults ages 60+. We are looking for adults who are not active who have Type 2 Diabetes and also physically active older adults. The purpose of the study is to learn if a 2-month home-based exercise program will help improve oxygen levels and fitness. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 60+.
Able to walk and follow simple exercise instruction.
Two groups will be enrolled:
1. People with Type 2 Diabetes with a low level of physical activity right now.
2. Physically active people (do cycling, strength training or walking faster than usual for 60+ minutes per week) with or without type 2 diabetes.
Are you the parent of a child who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy or the parent of a child (children) with no known disability? We are hoping to learn more about the burdens caregivers face caring for children with disabilities and how that is different from the burdens of parents with children without a disability. Read More
Eligibility:
Adult parents/caregivers ages 18+.
Your child is ages 5-12.
Your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy or with Tourette Syndrome *OR* your child (children) have no known disabilities.
The child must live with the primary and/or secondary caregiver.
This study enrolls women ages 18-39 who exercise regularly. The purpose of this study is to learn about the relationship between vitamin D and recovery of skeletal muscle damage in females. Read More