State University Of New York At Buffalo

This study tests a family-based behavioral program for youth aged 6-17 with type 1 diabetes who are overweight or obese, along with an overweight parent. The program focuses on healthy meal planning, food literacy, and family habits to improve weight and diabetes control. Twenty …

This study tested a program where children with asthma receive their daily preventive medication at school, along with education and check-ups. The goal was to reduce asthma symptoms, emergency visits, and missed school days. The study included 29 children enrolled in a school-ba…

This early-phase study tested whether low-dose lithium aspartate (30-45 mg/day) could slow Parkinson's disease in 15 people diagnosed within the last 4 years. Researchers measured changes in brain scans and blood markers linked to disease progression. The goal was to see if lithi…

This study compared two types of tube shunts (Baerveldt 350 and Ahmed ClearPath 250) in 80 adults with glaucoma that was not controlled by other treatments. The goal was to see which device lowers eye pressure better and is safer. Both implants are used to drain fluid and protect…

This study tested whether a program that combines technology (like a monitoring system) with diabetes education and skills training can help African American adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. About 200 participants used the system for 12 months, and researchers measu…

This study tested a home-based behavioral program called Home DM-BAT for low-income seniors with type 2 diabetes. Two hundred Black or Hispanic seniors aged 65 and older took part. The program involved 8 weekly in-home sessions and monthly booster calls to help improve blood suga…

This study tested whether taking varenicline (Chantix) for four weeks before quitting smoking, instead of the standard one week, helps more people stay smoke-free. 320 smokers were randomly assigned to either the extended or standard pre-quit schedule, along with counseling. The …

This study tested whether using special placemats that promote healthy kids' meals, combined with a reward card that offers a free meal after six healthy purchases, could encourage children ages 4-8 to choose healthier options at quick-service restaurants. Over 550 families parti…

This study tested whether a short, trauma-focused therapy called Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) can help low-income urban teens aged 16–25 who have PTSD from violence and are at risk for substance use. Researchers measured changes in PTSD symptoms and alcohol use. The goal was …

This small study tested whether a robotic bodyweight support system combined with smart insoles that beep at the right time can help adults with cerebral palsy walk better. Five adults completed 6 training sessions. Researchers measured walking speed, endurance, and joint movemen…

This study tested two ways to reduce pain when children get an IV in the emergency department: a vibrating device with ice called Buzzy, and a cold spray (vapocoolant). 172 kids who needed an IV were randomly assigned to one of these or a placebo. Researchers measured pain using …

This study looks at whether different amounts of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can make children forget things that happen just before surgery. Healthy children aged 6 to 12 having elective surgery will breathe either a placebo or one of two concentrations of nitrous oxide. After …

This study tested whether a program of videos and text messages (called KidneyTIME) helps people with kidney failure learn more about getting a kidney from a living donor. 422 adults who were already being evaluated for a kidney transplant took part. The study compared those who …

This study looked at whether attending a week-long Innovation Lab helps early-career researchers feel more ready and willing to collaborate. About 94 researchers from NIH-funded centers applied and were randomly chosen to attend the lab or not. The researchers then reported on th…

This completed pilot study tested whether a 3-month exercise training program could improve blood pressure and perceptions in 6 adults aged 35-55 living in Buffalo. The goal was to understand how physical activity might interact with air pollution exposure. Because it is very sma…

This study looked at 39 children with asthma to see if those with depression have a different type of airway response. Researchers tested whether an anticholinergic inhaler (ipratropium) works better in depressed versus non-depressed children. The goal was to better understand th…

This study analyzed MRI scans from 732 people with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis who took part in the ORATORIO trial. Researchers wanted to see if ocrelizumab changes a part of the brain called the choroid plexus, which may be involved in inflammation. The study was obse…

This study measured how quickly sevoflurane, a common anesthesia gas, reaches effective levels in children during the first 10 minutes of anesthesia. Researchers compared two different machines: the Drager Apollo and the GE Ohmeda workstation. 24 children scheduled for elective s…

This study tested two simple methods to help picky toddlers (18-36 months) try new vegetables. One group paired veggies with a tasty dip, while the other had parents model eating the veggie. Over 4 weeks, families tried 8 tastings at home. The goal was to see if these approaches …

This study tracked 1,646 people having ACL knee surgery to see what other injuries (like meniscus or cartilage tears) they had and what factors might predict those injuries. It was an observational registry, not a test of a new treatment. The goal was to gather information to hel…

This study did not test a new treatment. Instead, it created a database of 376 people who had knee surgery to remove part of a torn meniscus. Researchers tracked their pain scores over time to understand trends and what affects recovery.

This completed study with just 2 participants aimed to find out who responds best to two different word-finding therapies for aphasia. Both treatments focus on the sounds of words to improve naming. The goal is to learn which therapy helps which person, so future treatment can be…

This completed pilot study tested whether pharmacists can help patients by screening for health-related social needs—like food or housing insecurity—during emergency department visits. About 58 adults took part, with some receiving the screening and referrals to community resourc…

This study tested whether a single session of high-intensity interval training (three 20-second all-out efforts on an arm bike) could improve heart and brain function in 30 people with spinal cord injury compared to uninjured controls. The goal was to see if this type of exercise…