Clinical trials · New York, NY
Behavior clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 67 recruiting behavior studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT04621877Recruiting
Lay-led therapy for depression and anxiety at senior centers
This trial tests a structured, coach-led program called behavioral activation delivered in senior centers. It aims to improve symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety by teaching practical, step-by-step activity planning.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT05353322Recruiting
Exercise breaks to improve heart and sugar health
This study tests whether taking regular breaks from sitting for long periods can improve heart-related and blood-sugar-related health. It’s for adults who mostly sit, but who don’t already have certain long-term conditions or limits.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05805397Recruiting
Motivation skills training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests whether “Motivation Skills Training” can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It’s for people who are stable on treatment and can participate in English-speaking sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05897619Recruiting
CBT skills app for pregnancy and postpartum stress and coping
This study tests whether a new phone app that teaches “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) skills is helpful and easy to use for people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. It also checks safety and whether participants feel the app is acceptable to use over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06512597Recruiting
Behavioral therapy for active Crohn's disease
This study tests whether a behavioral therapy program can help people with active Crohn's disease feel better when they start a new biologic medication. You'll get extra support to manage stress and symptoms while you and your doctor adjust your treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06689878Recruiting
Mobile therapy for anxiety and depression after stroke
This study tests if a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy app can help reduce anxiety and depression in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 40 and 79 and have ongoing feelings of worry or low mood after your stroke, this therapy might be a convenient option.
New York, New YorkAges 40–79 - NCT06780709Recruiting
Wellness program for neuromyelitis optica patients
This trial tests a structured wellness program to improve quality of life for people with neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD). It is designed to be accessible for any level of disability.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06981598Recruiting
Preventing mental health issues with unit-based support
This trial studies how having behavioral health technicians (mental health support people) work directly in military units can help prevent psychological problems. It is for service members who are currently seeing one of these technicians, or for the technicians themselves who are embedded in a unit.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07382804Enrolling by invitation
Mobile program using activity trackers to boost mood
This study tests a mobile app that pairs daily tasks and check-ins with a wearable sensor to help increase activity and improve mood. It is designed for adults who are comfortable using a smartphone and willing to wear a lightweight sensor during waking hours.
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+ - 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 - NCT07619729Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Oral Health Program for People With Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests whether a text-message and online program about caring for your teeth and gums can help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if better oral health habits improve overall health outcomes.
Long Island City, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06004414Recruiting
SilverCloud mental health app study for high school students
This study tests a mental health app called SilverCloud in high school students who are feeling anxious or depressed. It aims to see if the app can help improve their mood and wellbeing.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 13–22 - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT05939453Recruiting
Bright light therapy for Prader-Willi sleepiness
This trial studies whether daily bright light therapy can reduce sleepiness in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. It may help by improving daytime alertness, but you must meet specific sleepiness, eye-safety, and mental health criteria to join.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 6–88 - NCT06791356Recruiting
Better Sleep for Older African Americans
This study tests a type of talk therapy for insomnia called CBT-I, done over Zoom. It's for older African Americans who have had trouble sleeping for at least three months.
Newark, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT06323057Recruiting
TMS and reward learning in healthy adults
This study uses a painless magnetic stimulation technique called TMS to see how it affects the way the brain learns from rewards. It's for healthy adults who want to help scientists understand basic brain function.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT07339189Recruiting
AI Suicide Prevention for Older Adults With HIV
This trial tests a smartphone-based AI program designed to help people with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts. It aims to reduce suicide risk by teaching coping skills through text-based conversations.
Newark, New JerseyAges 50 years+ - NCT07212673Recruiting
Online therapy for binge eating disorder
This study tests a digital program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness training to help people with binge eating disorder. It may help reduce binge eating episodes and improve your relationship with food.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT05908487Recruiting
African American communities survey about serious illness care
This study asks African American adults 60+ to complete questionnaires about experiences with serious illness or the care around a recent death. It is designed to understand barriers and improve how care and support are provided in African American communities.
The Bronx, New YorkAges Any age - NCT05974553Recruiting
Dialectical behavior therapy for justice-involved veterans
This study tests whether dialectical behavior therapy (DBT, a structured therapy skills program) can help veterans with stress or behavior challenges related to justice system involvement. It may help by teaching practical coping skills in a group setting.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05224440Recruiting
Program helping people near military discharge move to new cities
This program helps people who are about to transition out of the military get set up in selected cities. It’s likely meant to test whether moving plans and support during the transition work better when you go to one of the study cities.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07356492Recruiting
Support program for transitioning service members at moderate suicide risk
This study tests a program to help service members who are at moderate risk for suicide as they transition from military to civilian life.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05734313Recruiting
Teletherapy CBT for anxiety and depression in people with diabetes
This trial tests a unified, talk-therapy program delivered by video (telemedicine) to help with anxiety and depressive symptoms. If you have type 1 diabetes and symptoms of anxiety or depression, it may help you learn coping skills and improve mood.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–64
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Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting behavior studies listed above.
- James J. Peters VA Medical Center · 3 studies
- Rutgers University · 3 studies
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 2 studies
- Brownsville Multi-Service Health Center
- Carver Senior Center
- Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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 67 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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