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

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

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 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

Adults 18 years or older who are scheduled for spinal fusion surgery

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurosurgery is conducting a study for people diagnosed with quadriparesis (or the experience of severe muscle weakness affecting the arms and legs). The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a new device (the Synchron Motor NeuroProsthesis) for people living with quadriparesis. Read More

Adults 21 to 75 years old Have been diagnosed with quadriparesis Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting a study for people with Huntington’s Disease (HD). The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (SAGE-718) is safe and effective to treat people with HD. Read More

Adults 25 to 65 years old Have been diagnosed with Huntington's Disease

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for young adults between the ages of 10 to 21 years old for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the brain may change after concussion in young adults. Read More

-Young adults between the ages of 10 to 21
-Have had a concussion
-Fluent in English

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 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