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 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT06991166Recruiting
A therapy study for new mothers with depression whose baby is in the NICU
This study tests a new talk therapy program to help new mothers with depression whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You may join if you gave birth in the last year and have signs of depression, like a diagnosis or certain feelings.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07091279RecruitingPhase 2
Test of Propranolol for Severe Behaviors in Autism
This study tests a medication called propranolol to see if it can reduce aggression and other severe behaviors in adolescents and adults with autism. It might be an option if you have frequent and serious challenging behaviors that other treatments haven't helped.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 12–40 - NCT06889831Recruiting
Paths to sexual health and recovery for women in the justice system
This study tests a program to help women with substance use and unmet contraception needs who have been involved with the criminal legal system in the past year. The goal is to see if the program supports both recovery and family planning choices.
Teaneck, New JerseyAges 18–44 - NCT06904508Recruiting
Therapy for anxiety in autistic youth from high-need communities
This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety in autistic children and teens. It also looks at brain activity changes before and after therapy.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 8–14 - NCT02447861Recruiting
Study of behavior differences in 3q29 deletion or duplication
This study looks at how brain development and behavior may differ in people with a 3q29 deletion or 3q29 duplication. It may help researchers understand what to expect and how these conditions affect daily life.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT05821634Enrolling by invitation
Personalized telehealth counseling for anxiety and alcohol use
This study personalizes how telehealth counseling is delivered for people dealing with anxiety or trauma-related symptoms and alcohol use problems. It may help by tailoring counseling timing and approach to what you need.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT07303959Recruiting
Sleep treatment for teens after a hospital stay
This study tests a sleep program called Sleepio to help teens who have been in the hospital for suicide risk and also have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help them feel better and stay safer.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 14–18 - NCT07611916Enrolling by invitation
App-based support for group therapy in the hospital
This study tests if adding a smartphone app to group therapy helps people in the hospital feel better. It is for adults who can speak English and have a smartphone.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06136793Enrolling by invitation
Healthy home habits for Chinese-heritage adults
This study tests a program to help Chinese-heritage adults with heart or diabetes conditions adopt healthier eating and lifestyle habits at home. It includes online resources and support to make lasting changes.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 30–70 - NCT06663813Recruiting
Preventing diabetes complications for ER patients
This trial offers counseling and support to emergency department patients with high blood sugar to help them adopt healthy habits and prevent diabetes-related problems.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05398276Recruiting
Coaching for exercise anxiety through body-sensation exposure
This study tests whether a behavioral training approach that helps you become more comfortable with body sensations during exercise can reduce exercise anxiety. It may help people who are less active because they feel anxious when exercising.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 40 years+ - NCT07075536Enrolling by invitation
Web tool for birth control decisions with health conditions
This trial tests a web-based tool designed to help people with health conditions make informed choices about birth control. If you have a medical condition or take certain medications and want to discuss contraception with your doctor, this tool may help guide your conversation.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–49 - NCT05790668Recruiting
Motivation tips to reduce frequent rewards for destructive behavior
This trial tests behavior-support strategies that may help gradually reduce how often a child’s destructive behavior gets reinforced. It’s aimed at children with frequent destructive behavior that continues even with past treatment.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT05925101Recruiting
Studying ways to reduce frequent behavior spikes in children
This study looks at basic and applied methods to understand “extinction bursts,” times when a hard-to-control behavior may briefly get worse before it improves. It may help families and clinicians choose safer, more effective behavior supports for children with very frequent problem behaviors.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT05537610Recruiting
Test a behavior strategy for frequent self-injury
This study looks at how to reduce serious problem behaviors (including self-injury) in children who have it many times per day even after previous treatment. It may help if your child’s behavior is driven by social attention or other positive effects and they can stay on the same supports, school plan, and medicines during the study.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT04045600Recruiting
Refining communication training for kids with behavior challenges
This study tests an improved version of functional communication training for children ages 3 to 17 whose destructive behavior (like hitting or yelling) happens often and is fueled by social attention. It aims to help children learn better ways to get attention instead of using hard-to-manage behaviors.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT05928247Recruiting
Behavior program for frequent challenging behaviors in children
This trial tests a structured (manualized) assessment and treatment approach for children who have very frequent challenging behaviors despite prior help. It aims to reduce these behaviors and improve daily functioning by targeting what keeps the behavior going.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT07076342RecruitingPhase 4
Glutamate receptors and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
This study tests how a brain receptor called mGluR5 affects sleep and depression treatment. You may qualify if you have major depression with insomnia and are not currently on antidepressants.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07560631Recruiting
Facial Tracking to Monitor Brain Injury Recovery
This study uses camera technology to track subtle facial movements as a way to detect awareness and recovery in people with severe brain injuries. It may help doctors better understand and monitor patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 22–85
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Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting behavior studies listed above.
- Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services · 5 studies
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School · 2 studies
- Rutgers University · 2 studies
- Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare · 2 studies
- Stony Brook University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Capital Health
- Center for Autism and the Developing Brain
- Cook/Douglass Recreation 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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