The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting people living with epilepsy and depression for a study. The goal of this study is to see if doctors can improve the quality of life and lessen the severity of seizure in people with epilepsy and depression. Read More

Adults aged 18 to 75 years old Have been diagnosed with epilepsy Have been diagnosed with depression OR are experiencing symptoms of depression Not currently pregnant or postpartum

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have had a stroke. The goal of the study is to test the effectiveness of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device for stroke patients. Read More

Adults 18 years or older who have had a stroke and are patients at Gates Vascular Institute

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is enrolling patients of Gates Vascular Institute (GVI) that have been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm for a new clinical trial. The goal of the study is to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of a new device (the FRED X device) in treating people with brain aneurysms. Read More

Adults 22 to 75 years old Have been diagnosed with an aneurysm in a brain artery Not currently pregnant

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The goal of the study is to collect information about a new device (the Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation system) to treat people with Parkinson’s Disease that is not well controlled by medication. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease that is not well controlled

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) 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

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 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

ECMC employees

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

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

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