State University Of New York At Buffalo
Clinical trials sponsored by State University Of New York At Buffalo, explained in plain language.
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Family teamwork tackles diabetes and weight
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a 6-month family coaching program to see if it can help manage weight and improve health in young people with type 1 diabetes who are also overweight or obese. The program includes both the child and at least one overweight parent, using a mix of in-person a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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Can ending food scarcity help break the cycle of weight gain?
Disease control OngoingThis study is exploring why women who struggle to afford enough food paradoxically have a higher risk of obesity. Researchers are testing if providing a stable, personalized, healthy meal plan to 12 low-income women can improve their body's metabolism and reduce their drive to ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Antibiotic tested to boost brain healing after major stroke
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard emergency surgery for a severe stroke could help patients recover better. It planned to enroll adults who had a major stroke caused by a large blocked artery and were undergoing a procedure to remove the clo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Could getting paid improve diabetes care? new study tests the idea
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if offering cash payments to people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes helps them better manage their condition. One hundred inner-city African American adults will be randomly assigned to receive cash either for attending virtual education classes or wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Common drug lithium may put brakes on Parkinson's, early hints suggest
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study continues testing if low-dose lithium can slow Parkinson's disease progression. It enrolls 35 patients who have already finished a prior 24-week lithium trial. Researchers will adjust each person's lithium dose to reach a specific target level in the blood for another …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New scan could revolutionize who gets Life-Saving heart devices
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to improve how doctors identify which heart patients are at highest risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers are testing whether PET scans measuring nerve activity in the heart can better predict risk than current methods. The goal is to help ensure life-saving…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a funny video get you to get screened for cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether short, specially designed videos can help people who tend to avoid cancer information feel more comfortable learning about it. The goal is to see if these videos can encourage more adults to get screened for colorectal cancer. Researchers are compari…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Young women in ghana help design their own HIV prevention program via WhatsApp
Prevention OngoingThis study aims to create and test a new HIV prevention program designed with and for young women in Ghana. Researchers will first work with women and community members to design the program, which focuses on HIV self-testing and prevention medication (PrEP). They will then test …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Art and games: a new prescription for aging well?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a fun, group-based program can help older adults with mild thinking or physical challenges. The program combines guided art-making and exercise video games. Researchers want to see if it improves memory, attention, balance, and walking ability, and i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Steroids vs. common painkillers: which works better for fresh injuries?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two common 6-day pain relief approaches for new muscle or joint injuries in adults. Researchers want to see if a short course of oral steroids works better than the standard combination of Tylenol and ibuprofen at reducing pain and improving function. The stud…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC