Clinical trials · New York, NY
Behavior clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 68 recruiting behavior studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT06129903Recruiting
Early psychiatric help for people with sarcoma
This study tests if getting a psychiatric consultation soon after a sarcoma diagnosis can improve mental health and quality of life. If you have a new sarcoma and need surgery at MSK, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07546461Enrolling by invitation
Testing Moon and Mars habitat systems through simulations
This study simulates working and living in lunar habitats, spacecraft during transit, and Mars surface environments. Researchers are testing how equipment, living spaces, and work routines function in these extreme conditions by having participants work through realistic scenarios in controlled settings.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06288282Recruiting
Predicting pain and opioid misuse in chronic back pain
This study looks at how thinking and behavior affect long-term pain and opioid use in people with chronic lower back pain. It aims to find better ways to manage pain and prevent medication misuse.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05699525Recruiting
Personalized app for cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults
This trial tests a mobile app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy approach that helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors). It may help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder for people who fit the study’s timing and safety requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05675332Recruiting
Study tests how stereotype stress affects brain and impulsivity
This study looks at how feeling judged or stereotyped can affect impulsivity (acting without thinking) and how that connects to alcohol use. You may do an MRI brain scan, and it helps researchers understand these effects in African Americans.
New York, New YorkAges 21–35 - NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–8 years - NCT05509166Recruiting
Therapy for sexual-minority women dealing with anxiety or depression and drinking
This trial tests a type of supportive psychotherapy to help sexual-minority women improve mental well-being and reduce drinking. It may help if you’re experiencing depression or anxiety and have been drinking heavily, and you’re not already in certain kinds of treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05968560Recruiting
Online therapy to help youth at risk for psychosis
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) version of cognitive behavioral therapy to help young people who are at risk for developing psychosis. It may help by teaching skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping, with support from a key family or close person.
New York, New YorkAges 14–25 - NCT05574127Recruiting
Brief behavioral therapy for depression in older cancer survivors
This study tests a brief behavioral activation program to help older cancer survivors with depression. It involves 10 sessions (or a shorter version) to improve mood and quality of life.
New York, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT06996652RecruitingPhase 2
Study of adalimumab to delay Parkinson's symptoms in sleep disorder
This trial tests whether adalimumab, an immune system drug, helps people with REM sleep behavior disorder (a condition that may warn of Parkinson's disease) stay healthy longer. Participants will receive injections of the drug or a placebo to see if it prevents Parkinson's-related brain problems.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT06990724Recruiting
Testing a video game to help teens use birth control
This trial tests a video game called 'No Baby No' to see if it can help adolescents ages 15 to 20 use birth control more consistently. If you are a teen who can read English or Spanish and have a smartphone or email, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 15–20 - NCT06880692Recruiting
Tick App study testing educational messages
This study uses a mobile app to send educational messages and asks you to log your daily activities for 7 days. It aims to help people change behaviors to avoid tick bites.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06543394Enrolling by invitation
Helping patients take blood pressure medication regularly
This trial tests whether a behavioral science approach can help people with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. If you have trouble remembering or sticking with your blood pressure pills, this study may help you find better ways to stay on track.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04363684Recruiting
Study of frontotemporal dementia and related syndromes over time
This study follows people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) and related conditions, and collects health and (for some people) body fluid information, to understand how these illnesses change over time. It may help researchers track disease signs and find better ways to measure progression.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07559955Recruiting
Support Team Program to Help Teens at Risk
This study tests a program that connects young people on probation who are having thoughts of suicide with trusted adults in their life for support. The goal is to help prevent suicide by building a stronger support network around each teen.
New York, New YorkAges 12–80 - NCT06231485Recruiting
Social program for young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
This trial tests two programs to help young people with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities build social and sexuality knowledge. It may be a good fit if you or your child are between 16 and 27, live in New York State, and can participate in English.
New York, New YorkAges 16–27 - NCT06520579Recruiting
Behavioral help before and after neck surgery
This trial tests if a simple behavioral program can help adults prepare for and recover from anterior neck surgery (ACDF). It includes extra support and nutrition tips to improve healing.
New York, New YorkAges 21–99 - NCT05748158Recruiting
Study of why weight returns after behavioral weight loss
This study looks at what makes some people regain weight after losing weight in a behavioral weight loss program. You may help researchers understand the role of habits, metabolism, and energy use so better prevention strategies can be developed.
New York, New YorkAges 25–59 - NCT06693700Recruiting
Using an air quality monitor to help make your home smoke-free
This study tests whether an indoor air quality monitor can help people keep their homes smoke-free. It is for MSK patients who currently smoke and want to reduce smoke exposure indoors.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05974202Recruiting
Brain stimulation and therapy for cocaine use
This study tests a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and talk therapy (CBT) to help people reduce cocaine use. It's for adults who want treatment and use cocaine at least once a week.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT06923371Recruiting
Moms and babies health and well-being study
This study looks at how a cash support program can help mothers and babies in certain Appalachian areas. If you are in early pregnancy and live in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, or Tennessee, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06151158Recruiting
Preventing suicide in high-risk youth after a crisis visit
This study tests a program to help teens and young adults who have had thoughts of suicide or made an attempt. The program provides extra support after they leave the hospital or treatment program to help keep them safe.
New York, New YorkAges 12–24 - NCT01799915Recruiting
Study of causes and progression of synuclein-related nerve conditions
This study follows people over time to better understand “synucleinopathies,” which are conditions that affect the nervous system as it develops and progresses. You may be asked to return for visits and report symptoms, especially those that happen when you stand up.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting behavior studies listed above.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 7 studies
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 4 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 3 studies
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 3 studies
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · 2 studies
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge · 2 studies
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen · 2 studies
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Westchester · 2 studies
What taking part in a behavior study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there behavior clinical trials near New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 68 recruiting behavior studies with a site near New York, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a behavior study near New York?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in New York to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near New York, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a behavior trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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