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 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is conducting an in-person simulated diving study for healthy adults. The goal of the study is to learn more about how people respond to stressors during diving that can result in dehydration. The results from the study may be used to improve the health and safety of military divers on missions. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 44 years old
In good physical shape
Do not currently smoke cigarettes
Do not have any significant medical diseases
Not currently pregnant
Speak English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Urology is running an online survey study on male birth control. The goal of the study is to learn more about how men feel about their different birth control options. Read More
Eligibility:
People identifying as male over the age of 18 years old
Have access to a smart device for completing the survey (such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop)
Fluent in English
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) Center for Health Research is recruiting pregnant people for the ENRICHED study. This study focuses on learning more about the health and well-being of Erie-Niagara families. The goal of the study is to learn about things that affect parents’ mental and physical health and, in turn, their children’s health. Read More
Eligibility:
Pregnant adults 18 years or older
Must be less than 13 weeks pregnant
Speak English or Spanish
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 Dental Medicine is looking for a parent/legal guardian and one teen per household for a dental survey study. The goal of this study is to learn more about the reasons families do not go to the dentist on a regular basis. The results from this study may allow us to develop strategies to help people from underrepresented groups have better access to dental care. Read More
Eligibility:
Teens between the ages of 12-17 years old and one parent/guardian
Able to read in English
From an underrepresented background based on race, income level, living in a rural area, etc.
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have had a brain aneurysm that has burst. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness a device (the Nautilus Intrasaccular Bridging System) for patients with burst aneurysms. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who have had an aneurysm burst and are patients at Gates Vascular Institute
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for both healthy adults and those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to test a new device (the optical coherence tomography device) for imaging the health of the eye. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 to 75 years old
Either healthy OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for people diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). MG is a rare condition that causes muscle weakness of the eyes, face, and limbs and eye problems such as drooping or double vision. People with MG might also experience problems with speaking, swallowing, and chewing. The goal of the study is to see if a new drug (batoclimab) can help to improve the symptoms of MG. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older
Have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients that will have spinal fusion surgery. During spinal fusion surgery, doctors put screws and rods in the spine and pelvis to help correct spinal problems. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a device (the iFuse Bedrock Granite implant) for patients needing spinal fusion surgery. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults 18 years or older who are scheduled for spinal fusion surgery