If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact 911 or Crisis Services

If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact 911 or Crisis Services

Clinical Trials

University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry investigators conduct clinical trials to develop better treatments for depression and psychiatric illnesses.

Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. It is often helpful to talk to a physician, family members, or friends about deciding to join a trial. After identifying some trial options, the next step is to contact our team to find out more about what trials are occurring at the University at Buffalo, and to contact the study research staff and ask questions about specific trials.

Email us at cssuchan@buffalo.edu or call 1-716-249-1715.

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KOASTAL Study for Those Experiencing Depression

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychiatry is looking for adults living with depression for a clinical trial. The research team is interested in studying how effective a new medicine is at treating symptoms of depression.

Participants will earn between

$75 – $150 depending on the study visit.
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Clinical Trial for Adults Living with Depression

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychiatry is conducting a clinical trial for adults living with depression that are taking antidepressant medication. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (seltroexant) taken in combination with antidepressant treatment will help to improve depression symptoms and sleep problems.

Participants will earn $100 for completing each study

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Stay Tuned for More Clinical Trials

Please e-mail cssuchan@buffalo.edu to request information regarding current clinical studies.