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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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Global krabbe disease registry aims to decode early warning signs Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Music mindfulness trial aims to soothe anxious kids Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New study tests video to stop people from ignoring cancer info Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can cannabis help reduce pain disparities in cancer patients? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Sound and light join forces to heal foot ulcers Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
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Could a common mineral slow Parkinson's? new trial begins
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether low-dose lithium aspartate, a dietary supplement, can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. It involves 35 people who have already completed a lithium trial, and they will take lithium for another 24 weeks. Researchers will use brain scans and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine? trial tests vouchers and stock boxes against diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether providing monthly food vouchers for farmers markets and mailed food stock boxes, alongside diabetes education, can help African American adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity achieve better blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could exercise replace the scalpel for shoulder arthritis?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a 12-week program of physical therapy or home exercises can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in adults with glenohumeral arthritis, compared with no treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: supervised physical therapy…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone drug prevent spine surgery failures?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a drug called abaloparatide can improve bone quality in people with osteoporosis who need spine surgery. About 60 participants will take the drug for 3-6 months before and after surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces complications like broken hardwa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash and healthy food incentives tested to fight diabetes in food-insecure adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving financial incentives — including monthly cash, rewards for buying healthy food, and bonuses for lowering blood sugar — can improve diabetes control in adults who also struggle with food insecurity. Participants receive diabetes education and are ra…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common mineral slow Parkinson's? small trial hints at possibility
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low dose of lithium (20 mg/day) can slow disease-related changes in the brain and blood of people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants will receive either lithium or a placebo for a period, and researchers will use MRI scans and blo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New triple therapy could improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two extra medications (semaglutide and dapagliflozin) to insulin helps adults with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar better than insulin alone or with just one extra drug. The 78 participants, aged 18-70 with a BMI of 25 or higher, will be …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stroke recovery trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard stroke treatment could improve recovery in people who had a severe stroke. It was designed as a small, early-phase trial with about 40 participants, but it was withdrawn before enrolling anyone. Beca…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Cash for class: new study tests money incentives for diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving cash payments to inner-city African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes can improve their blood sugar levels and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to receive money for attending virtual diabetes education sessions or …
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New WhatsApp-Based program aims to boost HIV prevention among young women in ghana
Prevention OngoingThis study is creating a women-centered HIV prevention program for young women aged 18-35 in Ghana. The program uses WhatsApp and community workshops to provide information on HIV self-testing and PrEP, aiming to reduce stigma and increase prevention uptake. Researchers will test…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a smarter oxygen device help lung disease patients move more?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether using a portable oxygen concentrator (a lightweight, battery-powered device) during walking or exercise helps people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) or COPD feel less breathless and be more active in their daily lives. Twenty-four participants will t…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and art class aims to keep seniors sharp and steady
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a 24-week community program for adults aged 60 and older. Participants will do weekly group exercise (using a SMARTfit system) and group art-making at a YMCA. Researchers want to see if this combination improves attention, balance, and the ability to do two …
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music mindfulness trial aims to soothe anxious kids
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a community-based music mindfulness program can reduce anxiety and depression in children aged 8-12 with ADHD or anxiety. Participants attend bi-weekly sessions for 8 weeks, wear fitness trackers, and complete surveys. The goal is to see if this approach …
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Art and exercise program aims to boost brain and body in older adults
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a group program combining visual art and exercise games can improve thinking, balance, and walking in older adults. About 80 participants with mild physical or cognitive issues will take part. The goal is to see if this fun, community-based approach he…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pre-Exercise drink may shield teens with diabetes from dangerous sugar drops
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if a corn-starch based drink taken before exercise could lower the risk of delayed low blood sugar in teens with type 1 diabetes. It also looked at whether it could improve biking performance. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could tylenol and ibuprofen replace steroids for sudden injuries?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares two short-term pain relief methods for acute musculoskeletal injuries: a steroid dose pack (methylprednisolone) versus a combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin). Sixty adults with new injuries (less than 2 weeks old) will take one of the …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Free healthy meals may rewire metabolism in Food-Insecure women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how not having reliable access to enough food might make it harder to lose weight. Researchers are giving 12 women who face food insecurity and have obesity and prediabetes a steady supply of healthy, low-calorie meals for a period. They will measure changes i…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote trials work as well as in-person? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether doing clinical trial visits remotely (from home) works as well as coming into a clinic. About 200 adults will be randomly assigned to remote or in-person groups for intake and follow-up over 3 months. The goal is to see which method is better at keeping p…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans after stroke may unlock secrets of cognitive decline
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 250 people who had a type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) to understand why some experience progressive cognitive decline. Participants undergo advanced brain scans and tests of thinking and movement at 12–24 months after their stroke, with foll…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare dystonia to map its genetic roots
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing up to 198 people with rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP) or related genetic mutations. Researchers aim to identify affected individuals, document how common the disease is, and track its progression over time. Participants undergo assessments of sympt…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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PET scans may outshine ejection fraction in predicting sudden cardiac death
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special PET scan can help doctors better predict sudden cardiac arrest in people with heart failure and blocked arteries. About 300 participants who already have a defibrillator will be followed to see if heart nerve damage, heart size, or blood mark…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study tests video to stop people from ignoring cancer info
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people avoid information about colorectal cancer and tests a video designed to help them engage with it instead. About 1,500 adults aged 45 to 75 who are not up-to-date on screening will watch either the special video or a neutral one. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC