State University Of New York At Buffalo

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 a program where school health centers help children with asthma take their daily preventive medicine. The goal was to reduce asthma symptoms, emergency visits, and missed school days. 29 children with persistent asthma took part, and the program tracked changes …

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 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 whether taking the smoking-cessation drug varenicline for 4 weeks before quitting, instead of the usual 1 week, helps more people stay smoke-free. 320 smokers were randomly assigned to either the extended or standard pre-quit schedule, and both groups received c…

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 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 analyzed MRI data from 732 people with primary-progressive multiple sclerosis who took part in the ORATORIO trial. Researchers wanted to see if ocrelizumab affects the choroid plexus, a brain area involved in inflammation. The goal was to better understand how the drug…

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 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 tested two simple ways to help toddlers (18-36 months old) who are picky eaters learn to like vegetables. One method paired veggies with a tasty dip, and the other had parents eat veggies alongside their child. The goal was to see if these methods were easy for familie…

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 measured sevoflurane gas levels in 24 children during the first 10 minutes of anesthesia. Researchers compared two different machines (Drager Apollo and GE Ohmeda) to see how well they delivered the gas. The goal was simply to gather data, not to treat any disease.

This study looked at how one session of high-intensity interval training affects heart and brain function in 30 people with spinal cord injury compared to non-injured individuals. The goal was to see if intense exercise can improve blood pressure control and thinking skills. Rese…

This study looked at whether simple tools like special placemats and a reward card could encourage children aged 4-8 to choose healthier kids' meals at fast-food restaurants. Over 500 families took part across six restaurant locations. The goal was to see if these small changes c…

This study looked at 39 children with asthma to see if those with depression have different lung inflammation and respond better to a specific type of inhaler (ipratropium) than children without depression. The goal was to better understand this link and find more tailored treatm…

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 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 tested whether a pharmacist can help patients leaving the emergency department by checking for social needs like food, housing, or transportation. Researchers screened 58 adults and connected them to community resources. The goal was to see if this approach reduces ret…

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.