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Due to COVID-19, new enrollment in research studies will be greatly limited. If you are interested in a study, there may be a longer waiting period to receive a response to your inquiry. View the guidance for research participants for additional information.
Description:
This study enrolls people with knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study is to learn whether weight impacts levels of pain and physical function in people with this condition. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Individuals with self-reported or formally diagnosed osteoarthritis in at least one knee.
Individuals must have recurring pain in at least one knee at any time of the day (at rest, sleeping, after activity).
Individuals must be able to walk; however, the use of a cane is allowed.
Individuals with self-reported or formally diagnosed osteoarthritis in at least one knee.
Individuals must have recurring pain in at least one knee at any time of the day (at rest, sleeping, after activity).
Individuals must be able to walk; however, the use of a cane is allowed.
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Description:
This study enrolls adult men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to learn why some patients treated for prostate cancer develop insulin resistance and to also learn about brain function in men with prostate cancer. Read More
Eligibility:
Adult males ages 18+
Overweight (determined by body mass index greater than 25kg/m2)
Diagnosis of prostate cancer
Are either being treated with surgery/radiotherapy alone or are currently on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT).
Healthy blood, kidney, and liver function (determined by bloodwork)
Able to read, write, and understand English language
Overweight (determined by body mass index greater than 25kg/m2)
Diagnosis of prostate cancer
Are either being treated with surgery/radiotherapy alone or are currently on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT).
Healthy blood, kidney, and liver function (determined by bloodwork)
Able to read, write, and understand English language
Contact(s)
Description:
This study is for people undergoing surgery for mitral regurgitation (MR). Mitral regurgitation is a condition when your heart’s mitral valve does not close tightly which causes blood to flow backwards in your heart. The purpose of this study is to learn how safe and effective one value repair system is (the PASCAL System, an investigational device) compared to another one (the MitraClip System). Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Have severe degenerative mitral regurgitation, and are considered prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by your heart team.
Have severe degenerative mitral regurgitation, and are considered prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by your heart team.
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Description:
This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose is to determine a standard for how healthy people walk so that we can better help patients who have difficulty walking. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults ages 20-80
English speaking
Able to walk without assistance.
English speaking
Able to walk without assistance.
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Description:
This study enrolls overweight people with knee arthritis. The purpose of this study is to learn if weight-loss surgery before total knee replacement leads to fewer short-term and long-term complications. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 22-75
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee and in need of total knee replacement
Overweight (determined by body mass index measurement)
Able to walk
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee and in need of total knee replacement
Overweight (determined by body mass index measurement)
Able to walk
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Description:
This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to learn how people use memories and make decisions about their behavior. Read More
Eligibility:
-Healthy adults ages 18-64.
-English spoken as first language.
-USA residents.
-Cannot be pregnant.
-English spoken as first language.
-USA residents.
-Cannot be pregnant.
Description:
The purpose of this study is to learn about which operating room layout is best when using robot-assisted surgery (RAS). We want to learn which layout is the most efficient and best for communication, teamwork, and patient safety. Read More
Eligibility:
-Surgical team members from selected institutions.
Description:
This study enrolls adults who are current or past residents of the Town or City of Tonawanda or Grand Island. The purpose of this study is to learn about the health of our community and the diseases that people in our community have. We also want to learn if pollution is linked with diseases and how to reduce diseases in people who were exposed to pollution. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18+.
Current or past residents of Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda, or the Town of Tonawanda.
Current or past residents of Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda, or the Town of Tonawanda.
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Description:
This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to learn how people use memories and make decisions about their behavior. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults ages 18-64.
English spoken as first language.
USA residents.
Cannot be pregnant.
English spoken as first language.
USA residents.
Cannot be pregnant.
Description:
We are looking for healthy children aged 4 to 5 (and their parent) to participate in a study to measure children’s reactions to different activities like playing games, eating snacks, and playing with a parent. Read More
Eligibility:
Children ages 4-5.
Parent age at least 18.
-At least 1 parent who is considered overweight (by height/weight measurement).
-Parent and child fluent in English.
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