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.
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting an in-person study for healthy adults and those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal of the study is to learn more about MS and how symptoms may develop/change over time. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults between the ages of 18 to 80 years old
-Are healthy or have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Are able to have MRI exams
-Speak 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) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adults for an in-person speech study. The goal of the study is to gather data to help improve the treatment of speech disorders that develop from damage to the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Read More
Eligibility:
Adults over the age of 18 years old
Native speaker of standard American English
No history of speech, language, or hearing issues
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for adults who are healthy and physically active for an exercise study. The goal of the study is to learn more activity in hot environments and how quickly the body can recover during periods of rest. The study results may be used to help military leaders to make better decisions when preparing for hot weather missions. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults between the ages of 18 to 39 years old
Are generally healthy and physically active
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for an in-person study on the UB South Campus. The goal of this study is to determine the effects of a new cooling therapy on bodily response to heat during warm water diving. The results of the study may help to improve diver safety. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18-40 years old
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for a weighted backpack walking study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the impact of walking with a weighted backpack on the body. The results of the study may help to improve the safety of military personnel that carry heavy amounts of weight while walking. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy women between the ages of 18-39 years old
Exercise 4 or more days a week
Not taking any medications that are expected to alter responses to exercise
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for law enforcement personnel for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the challenges of applying a tourniquet after an officer suffers blood loss. We hope to use the study results to improve law enforcement health and safety. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults between the ages of 18 to 49 years old
Are a member of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team or a Medical Response Unit (MRU) member
Are in good health
Have been trained to apply a tourniquet
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for health adults for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the body coordinates movement with balance and posture. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 75 years old
Fluent in English
Have normal hearing and balance
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an exercise study. The goal of this study is to learn more about how our lungs, heart, and brain respond to different diving situations. We hope to better understand why some people have a bad reaction to rising carbon dioxide levels during SCUBA dives. This may inform better diving and safety practices for SCUBA divers. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18-39 years old
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for an exercise study. The goal of this study is to investigate the bodily responses to firefighting activities. We hope to learn more about the physical traits that can help keep firefighters safe and condition them to perform their duties. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults aged 18-39 years old
Not currently pregnant
Able to complete a fitness test involving pushups, forearm planks, and a cardio task (volunteers can choose to run, bike, row, or swim)