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 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

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

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) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a survey study for third/fourth year UB pharmacy students. The goal of the study is to better understand pharmacy students’ perceptions about their abilities to perform transitions of care before and after completing their inpatient rotations in medicine, cardiology, and transitions of care. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Third or fourth year pharmacy students completing their impatient rotation in medicine, cardiology, or transitions of care within Buffalo General Medical Cente

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is conducting a study for patients currently admitted to the Buffalo General Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The goal of the study is to see if a new blood test may be able to identify the condition known as “Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia” (or “HIT”) that can be potentially fatal and cause blood clots to form in the legs, lungs, or lead to heart attack or stroke. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Patients in the Buffalo General Intensive Care Unit who are suspected to have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing is recruiting inpatient psychiatric unit nursing staff from the Rochester General Hospital for a mindfulness study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the effectiveness of brief mindfulness practices on improving mental health, well-being, stress, and burnout of nurses and other care providers in psychiatric care settings. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Currently a staff member (licensed as RNs, LPNs, BHTs, APPs) at an inpatient psychiatric unit at Rochester General Hospital

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Pediatrics is enrolling families with teenagers between the ages of 12 to 17 years old in a healthy eating study. The goal of the study is to investigate ways to promote healthy eating for families. Read More

Families with one parent (18 years or older) and one teen (between 12-17 years old) Able to attend in-person study visits to the UB South Campus