The University at Buffalo's Neurology Department is working on a study funded by the National Institute of Health. This study is for adults who have had a stroke because their brain's blood vessels were severely narrowed. It's a special type of study where neither the participants nor the researchers know who gets which treatment, which is decided randomly, like tossing a coin. The aim is to see if using different medications together can help prevent blood clots, and this will be combined with medicine and advice on how to live healthier. Read More

Adults at least 30 years of age Had a stroke within the last 30 days

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease who are participating in the SPEAK OUT! therapy program for study. The goal of the study is to see if there are different benefits for SPEAK OUT! participants who receive in-person versus telehealth sessions. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease Are receiving therapy from the SPEAK OUT! Program

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for people with hyperacusis (cannot tolerate loud noises) for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to develop a more reliable method for diagnosing hyperacusis. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Have been diagnosed with hyperacusis (cannot tolerate loud noises) Able to attend an in-person study visit to the UB South Campus

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries for a study on hand movement. The goal of the study is to learn about how the brain, nerves, and muscles of the body are connected and perform everyday tasks. This may help us to develop ways to improve the hand functions of people with spinal cord injuries. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18-75 years old who are right-handed Adults between the ages of 18-75 years old who have had a spinal cord injury

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries to participate in an exercise study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the brain and bodily responses to exercise in people with and without spinal cord injuries. The results of this study will hopefully improve the quality of life for adults with spinal cord injuries. Read More

Adults between the ages of 18-55 years old Adults with a spinal cord injury (at least 6 months after the initial injury) Adults without a spinal cord injury Reliable transportation to attend two study visits on the UB South Campus (at Main Street and Bailey Avenue)

Participants with or without multiple sclerosis are needed for this research study on audio-visual cognition. Participants will be asked to complete some short questionnaires and cognitive tasks over the span of approximately 2-3 hours. All testing will be completed in one session at the University at Buffalo's Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences Laboratories. Read More

-Age range 20-65 years
-Normal Hearing and Vision
-DO NOT have the following: severe psychiatric disorder, alcohol or substance abuse or dependence, history of traumatic head injury, neurological disturbances other than multiple sclerosis.

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting healthy adults and those with multiple sclerosis (MS) for a study. The goal of the study is to examine a new test of processing speed (or how quickly the brain understands and responds to information) that was developed for people diagnosed with MS. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) OR are healthy adults
-Speak English

This study enrolls adults who have had a brain hemorrhage within the last 7 days. The purpose of the study is to learn whether it is better to keep taking or stop taking the medication statin after having a brain bleed. Read More

Adults ages 50+.
Have had bleeding in the brain (brain hemorrhage) within the last 7 days.
Were taking a statin drug.
People who may be eligible for this study will be contacted by study staff directly. Eligible participants will be inpatients of Buffalo General/Gates Vascular Institute.

This study enrolls adults who are having a cardiac or cerebrovascular procedure that uses a device called a transcranial doppler. This study is collecting data to look at the changes in blood flow during these procedures. The data collected will help researchers develop techniques and strategies to minimize risk for stroke for future patients. Your participation in the study will not involve anything in addition to the care you are already getting- the study collects information that is already being collected as part of your care. We expect that you will be in this research study for few days until your discharge from the hospital up to your 3 month follow up visit. This study takes place only at Buffalo General Medical Center and Gates Vascular Institute. Read More

Patients who have had a cardiac or cerebrovascular procedure using TCD monitoring at Buffalo General Medical Center or Gates Vascular Institute.
Only patients who have been invited to join this study by a study team member may enroll.

This study uses a phone app to track people’s life values and goals. It aims to help people improve their quality of life by completing their goals with the help of trained life coaches. It includes two in-person visits, a few phone check-ins, short tests, and questionnaires. Read More

60+ years old, Own smart phone, and Have no history of substance use problems or mental health/ neurological conditions.