State University Of New York At Buffalo

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 all received counselin…

This early-phase study tested whether a low dose of lithium aspartate (30-45 mg daily) could slow Parkinson's disease in 15 people diagnosed within the past 4 years. Researchers used brain scans and blood tests to look for changes in key markers linked to disease progression. The…

This study tested whether combining a home monitoring device with diabetes education and skills training helps African American adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. About 200 participants used the FORA monitoring system for 12 months. The main goal was to see if their b…

This study tested a home-based, telephone-delivered program to help low-income seniors with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar. The program involved 8 sessions with a diabetes nurse educator. 200 older adults from minority backgrounds took part. The goal was to see i…

This study compared two different tube shunts (Baerveldt 350 and Ahmed ClearPath 250) used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma. Eighty adults with uncontrolled glaucoma who had already had cataract surgery took part. The goal was to see which device works better and is …

This study tested a program where pharmacists screened patients for social needs like food or housing help during hospital discharge. About 150 adults took part, with some getting the extra screening and others standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could lower hospi…

This study looked at how air pollution might impact physical activity in 6 adults aged 35 to 55 living in Buffalo. Researchers measured blood pressure and asked participants how they felt about the exercise program. The goal was to gather early information for future, larger stud…

This study looked at how one session of high-intensity interval training affects heart and brain function in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to healthy volunteers. 30 participants (15 with SCI and 15 without) did a single high-intensity workout on an arm bike. Resea…

This study tested whether week-long Innovation Labs improve collaboration among early career researchers. 94 participants were randomly assigned to attend a lab or a control group. The study measured changes in attitudes about teamwork and actual collaboration. It aims to underst…

This study tested whether special placemats and a reward card could encourage children aged 4-8 to choose healthier kids' meals at quick-service restaurants. Over 2 months, 241 families visited their assigned restaurant 7 times. The goal was to see if these simple strategies coul…

This study looked at how two different anesthesia machines (Drager Apollo and GE Ohmeda) deliver sevoflurane gas to children during the first 10 minutes of anesthesia. Researchers measured the gas levels and vital signs in 24 children having elective surgery. The goal was to see …

This study created a database of 376 people who had knee surgery to remove part of a torn meniscus. Researchers collected information to see how patients recover and what factors affect their results. The goal was to learn more about the surgery's outcomes over time, not to test …