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 healthy adults who will be getting a vaccine. The goal of this study is to learn about immune system cells called macrophages. Macrophages are important immune system cells that form when an infection is in the body. Read More
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Microbiology and Immunology is looking for healthy adults aged 21 – 40 or above 60 years old for a vaccine study. The goal of this study is to see how age plays a role in a person’s bodily response to a vaccine (Prevnar-20) that will protect against pneumococcal pneumonia. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults aged 21-40 OR above 60 years old
Have not received the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine
Are not currently pregnant
Have not been diagnosed with dementia
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an exercise study. The goal of this study is to learn more about how our lungs, heart, and brain respond to different diving situations. We hope to better understand why some people have a bad reaction to rising carbon dioxide levels during SCUBA dives. This may inform better diving and safety practices for SCUBA divers. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults between the ages of 18-39 years old
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo is looking for adults needing colorectal surgery for a clinical trial. The goal of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the COLO-BT (Colorectal Balloon Tube) device for people needing colon resection surgery. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 19-80 years old
Need colon (rectal) resection surgery
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for an exercise study. The goal of this study is to investigate the bodily responses to firefighting activities. We hope to learn more about the physical traits that can help keep firefighters safe and condition them to perform their duties. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults aged 18-39 years old
Not currently pregnant
Able to complete a fitness test involving pushups, forearm planks, and a cardio task (volunteers can choose to run, bike, row, or swim)
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing is looking for veterans aged 65 to 85 years old who have trouble sleeping for a 3-month study. The goal of this study is to see if vitamin B3 may help adults sleep better, which may help to improve thinking and memory. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 65-85 years old
Have trouble sleeping
Have not been diagnosed with dementia
Fluent in English
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine is looking for adults to participate in a dental study. The goal of this study is to better understand the link between weight status and gum disease. Read More
Eligibility:
Adults aged 30 to 64 years old
Either lean or overweight
Have at least 10 teeth
Have not taken an antibiotic within the last 3 months
Are not currently pregnant
Report no autoimmune disease
Are not taking immunosuppressant medication
Fluent in English or Spanish
The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adult volunteers to participate in an exercise study. The goal of the study is to look at bodily changes that wildland firefighters experience when working in the heat after consuming an energy drink. Read More
Eligibility:
Healthy adults 18 – 39 years old
Exercise regularly (at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise a week or 1.25 hours of vigorous exercise per week)
Not currently using tobacco products or have regularly used in the last 2 years
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Does not have hypertension (high blood pressure) or tachycardia (heart that beats faster than normal, greater than 100 beats...
The University at Buffalo (UB) Child Health and Behavioral Lab is looking for families who online grocery shop to join a remote study. The goal of this study is to develop new strategies to help families make healthier choices while using Instacart. Read More
Eligibility:
At least one 2 - 5 year old child living in the home
One parent who is overweight
Online grocery shop at least 75% of the time (for either pick-up or delivery) at Tops, Aldi, or Wegmans
Have access to a smart device (for example, a smartphone, computer, laptop, or tablet)
This study explores reasons why siblings differ in weight status. It asks why do some siblings fall into different body weight groups (such as underweight versus overweight) even when they grow up in the same home environment? Read More
Eligibility:
· Your children are same-sex siblings (both boys or both girls) between the ages of 11-16.
· Your children differ in weight groups (i.e., underweight, overweight).
· You live with both children.
· You also fall into the overweight group.
· Your family has no dietary restrictions.
· Your children do not have depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, or receive therapy for m...