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 people between the ages of 18 and 39. The purpose of this study is to see if a device can measure how tired you become while walking and running at different speeds. Read More
This study enrolls healthy, physically-active adults. The purpose of this study is to learn if exercising in a hot environment can better help the body adjust to higher altitudes where the air is thinner. Travel to higher altitudes takes weeks for the body to adjust, however, military personnel may not have enough time to adjust. This study may lead to valuable information that can benefit our troops. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults aged 18-29
Physically-active and in good fitness
This study enrolls adults with healthy shoulder function. The purpose of this study is to find a way to improve shoulder exams and to learn how the rotator cuff stabilizes the shoulder. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18-55
No history of shoulder injury
Pain free shoulders
This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose is to determine a standard for how healthy people walk so that we can better help patients who have difficulty walking. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults ages 20-80
English speaking
Able to walk without assistance.
This study enrolls adults who are current or past residents of the Town or City of Tonawanda or Grand Island. The purpose of this study is to learn about the health of our community and the diseases that people in our community have. We also want to learn if pollution is linked with diseases and how to reduce diseases in people who were exposed to pollution. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Current or past residents of Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda, or the Town of Tonawanda.
This study enrolls adults with normal hearing. The purpose of this research is to find a way to provide hearing tests outside of a “sound proof” booth. This research could potentially help give more access to services and improve the accuracy of hearing screenings provided in the community. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Hearing within normal limits.
Clear ear canals at the time of testing.
This study enrolls adults ages 18-65 who are generally healthy. The purpose of this research is to understand how healthy people perform active daily living activities. The goal is to develop an intuitive and easy way to control bionic arms. By participating, you can be part of research to develop a better way to help people with prosthetic limbs. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 18-65 years old.
-Must be healthy and fit to perform active daily living tasks.
This study enrolls people ages 21+ who drink alcohol. The purpose of this study is to learn about how people make decisions about drinking alcohol. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 21+.
Regularly drink alcohol.
Females cannot be currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Cannot have a current desire to cut back or stop drinking.