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 adults who are having surgery for a meniscus injury. The purpose of this study is to collect demographic, injury-related and surgical data to find out which people are at risk for injury and how they respond to surgical treatment. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 18+
-Undergoing meniscus surgery with a UBMD physician.
This study enrolls currently practicing orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to learn more about common practices in orthopaedic surgery. Read More
This study uses a phone app to track people’s life values and goals. It aims to help people improve their quality of life by completing their goals with the help of trained life coaches. It includes two in-person visits, a few phone check-ins, short tests, and questionnaires. Read More
Eligibility:
60+ years old,
Own smart phone, and
Have no history of substance use problems or mental health/ neurological conditions.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about which local anesthetic offers the most pain relief for patients receiving a split thickness skin graft. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 18+.
-Undergoing a surgery including split thickness skin graft.
We are enrolling people who are undergoing a cardiac neurological procedure. The purpose of this study is to collect information from a medical device used in these procedures called the VISOR device. We will collect information before and after a person has a cardio-cerebrovascular procedure to see how well the device detects neurological injury from the procedure. Read More
Eligibility:
-Adults ages 18+.
-Undergoing cardiovascular procedures including trans-aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage closure, electrophysiological ablation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve replacement surgery, with the application of Cerebrotech VISOR.
This study is for people who read the Sofia Learns About Research book. The book is a coloring and activity book created to help children and families learn more about participating in research. Anyone can access the online, interactive version of the book and participate in the study. Read More
Eligibility:
Children and adults (any age)
Have read or will read the Sofia Learns About Research Book
ALSO
Children in select classrooms in WNY where the Sofia Learns About Research book is being read.
We are looking for adults with type 1 diabetes for a research study. The purpose of the study is to see how well an already approved treatment for type 2 diabetes works for people with type 1 diabetes. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Currently using an insulin pump or multiple daily injections of insulin.
The University at Buffalo (UB) Eating Behaviors Laboratory is looking for kids between the ages of 8 – 11 years old and a parent/guardian to participate in a nutrition study. The goal of the study is to learn about the relationship between eating and childhood development. Read More
Eligibility:
Kids between the ages of 8-11 years old who are at risk for overweight/ obesity
One parent/guardian
Able to travel to the UB South Campus for 7 visits spread out over 1 yea
This study enrolls children with diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who will be admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for treatment. The purpose of this study is to compare the length of time patients have high acid in their blood and how long they have to stay in the hospital with DKA when they are treated with different types of IV fluids in the PICU. Read More
Eligibility:
Children ages 0-18 years old.
Children who present with diabetic ketoacidosis and require pediatric intensive care unit admission.