A research team from the University at Buffalo wants to better engage Ross Eye Institute patients in studies. However, they first want to gauge the level of interest and willingness to participate. Read More

-This study is only open to current patients of the Ross Eye Institute.

Sick children need good sleep for healing and recovery. However, being in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) can be disruptive to sleep. Getting medication, nursing care, having lights on, and noise can lead to bad sleep. Children in a PICU also have more light sleep which is not as restful as deep sleep. Read More

-This study is only recruiting families that have a child admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

A research team from UBMD Neurology has developed a new smartphone app to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in their daily lives. The “Conscientious app” focuses on helping people achieve their goals in a more conscientious way. This means more focus on setting goals and following through on them in an organized way. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Are not currently pregnant
-Own and use a smartphone
-Primary language is English

The University at Buffalo is running a new multi-site study for adults that have high-risk liver disease. Adults living with high-risk liver disease have a greater chance of experiencing serious complications from the disease. The research team is looking to see if a new medication can help to treat high-risk liver disease. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with high-risk liver disease
-Not currently pregnant

Are you an adult 55 years or older? Do you want to feel more confident about your medicines and know how to advocate for your health? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the “Medication Safety and Patient Empowerment” study from Team Alice and the University at Buffalo (UB). Read More

-Adults 55 years or older that are currently taking prescription medications
-Are a caregiver (aged 18+) of someone 55 and older taking prescription medications

HIV is a viral infection that cannot be cured. However, anti-retroviral treatment can help to stop the virus from replicating in the body. Read More

-Adults 18 to 60 years old
-Have been diagnosed with the HIV-1 virus
-Do not have any history of breathing or heart conditions
-Do not have any current infections
-Are not pregnant

The University at Buffalo (UB) is looking for adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) for a new study. NAFLD is caused by the buildup of fat in the liver. For some people, this build-up can cause swelling and damage to liver cells. The goal of the study is to see if a new medicine can help treat NAFLD. Read More

*Adult males or nonpregnant females subjects with F2 or F2 fibrosis due to NASH/MASH confirmed by liver biopsy.
*Previous or current history of T2D or 2 out of the 4 components of metabolic syndrome.
*BMI of 25 kg/m2 or greater.
Cohort 1 - must have a FibroScan LSM > 8.5 kPa, ELF > or = 9.8, AST >35 U/L at screening
Cohort 2 - must have a FibroScan LSM >9 kPa, ELF > or =9.8, AS...

The University at Buffalo is recruiting adults living with compensated liver cirrhosis for a 5-year study. People with this diagnosis have scarring on their livers but their livers still function normally. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
-Not currently pregnant

The University at Buffalo is inviting African refugees who identify as women for a study on family planning. Read More

-African refugees who identify as women
-18 to 45 years old
-Have a smartphone
-Speak English or Kiswahili

Are you a patient of UBMD Neurology? Have you been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Are you currently on or have been on in the past GLP-1 medicines? If you, then you might be eligible for a survey study! Read More

-Adults 18 years or older -Have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) -Have previously used a GLP-1 weight-loss medicine -Are currently a patient of UBMD Neurology