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 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
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing is looking for teens and young adults aged 14 to 20 years old for a new study. The goal of the study is to learn more about what teens and young adults think about e-cigarettes. The results of the study may be used to develop an e-cigarette prevention and cessation (or to quit using) program.
Participants will complete a one-on-one interview wit...
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is enrolling adults currently admitted to the Buffalo General Medical Center and being treated by the cardiology team for a 3-month study. The goal of the study is to see if better communication between a hospital pharmacist and a patient’s primary care physician is helpful after being released from the hospital. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Admitted to Buffalo General Medical Center and are being treated by the cardiology team
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Orthopaedics and Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) is conducting a study for patients of UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine who have knee pain for the COPING (Choosing Optimal PT or Injection Non-operative Guidance) study. The goal of this study is to learn more about knee pain treatments to help identify the most effective therapies for future patients. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 45 to 85 years old who are patients of UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine/Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)
Have knee pain
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Orthopaedics is conducting a survey study for Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) employees. The goal of the study is to determine the perception of diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty and staff. The study will involve a 10-minute long survey with 52 questions. Read More
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is enrolling adults in a gluten study. Gluten is a type of protein found naturally in certain cereal grains. The goal of the study is to learn more about molecules that are present in the urine after eating gluten. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have not been diagnosed with Celiac Disease
Do not have symptoms of Celiac Disease
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Willing to eat a gluten-free diet for 5 days
Willing to perform urine collections
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatric Surgery and Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) is recruiting adults who survived childhood violent injuries for a phone survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the effects on young people who survive violent injury. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Experienced a violent injury during their youth (when they were younger than 18 years old)
Were treated for the injury at either Oishei Children’s Hospital or Erie County Medical Cente
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for occupational therapy (OT) fieldwork advisors to complete an online survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the types of support that fieldworkers think their students need to provide the best learning environment. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Occupational therapist (OT) fieldwork advisors that have been practicing for at least one year and have taken on at least one OT student
Currently practicing in the United States
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing is conducting a study on the knowledge and attitudes of psychiatric nurse practitioners on prescribing medication for bipolar depression. The goal of the study is to increase knowledge related to treating bipolar depression. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Psychiatric nurse practitioners
Fluent in English
Have access to a smart device (such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet) for completing the survey
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a survey study for third/fourth year UB pharmacy students. The goal of the study is to better understand pharmacy students’ perceptions about their abilities to perform transitions of care before and after completing their inpatient rotations in medicine, cardiology, and transitions of care. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Third or fourth year pharmacy students completing their impatient rotation in medicine, cardiology, or transitions of care within Buffalo General Medical Cente