Clinical trials · New York
Depression clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 110 recruiting depression studies with a site in New York — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in New York
- NCT06793397RecruitingPhase 3
Study of an experimental psychedelic-like drug for depression (CYB003)
This study tests an investigational medication (CYB003) for people with major depression whose current antidepressant isn't working well enough. It looks at whether this treatment can help improve depression symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT06752759RecruitingPhase 3
Ketamine mist for depression
This trial tests if a ketamine mist you breathe in can help treat moderate to severe depression. It is for adults who are not helped enough by other treatments.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–88 - NCT07111390Recruiting
Home-based light therapy for major depression
This trial tests whether a special light you can use at home can help treat major depression. It's a 60Hz light that you turn on and off repeatedly. If you're 24–65, have depression, and take a stable antidepressant, you may be able to participate.
New York, New YorkAges 24–65 - NCT07572526Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Improve Sleep and Mood in Depression
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) to see if improving sleep can help reduce depression symptoms. You'll do short stimulation sessions at home and track your sleep and mood.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07621237RecruitingPhase 2
TNX-102 SL for Major Depressive Disorder
This study tests whether a new medication called TNX-102 SL can reduce depression symptoms better than a placebo (inactive pill). You'll take the medication daily and have regular check-ins to see how you're doing.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07161700Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term safety study of SPT-300 for major depression
This study is for people who finished the earlier BUOY-1 study of SPT-300 and want to continue treatment. It tests the long-term safety and tolerability of SPT-300 for major depressive disorder, with or without anxious distress.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–66 - NCT07065240RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SPT-300 for major depression with or without anxiety
This trial tests an experimental oral medication, SPT-300, for people with major depressive disorder, even if they also have mild anxiety. The goal is to see if it helps improve mood safely.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07251491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin for depression after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a substance found in certain mushrooms) can help treat depression in people with a spinal cord injury. You would receive the study drug in a controlled setting, and your progress would be monitored closely.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT07284667RecruitingPhase 2
A new medicine for depression that hasn't improved with other treatments
This trial tests a new medicine called ACP-211 in adults with major depression who have not gotten enough relief from at least two previous antidepressants. The goal is to see if it can help when other treatments have not worked well.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06835855Recruiting
Does mother’s depression affect baby’s attention to emotions?
This study looks at how babies of mothers with depression pay attention to emotional faces. Researchers want to learn if these babies show different patterns of attention to happy or sad cues, which could help understand early development.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 6 months+ - NCT04041479RecruitingPhase 3
Brain-scan guided rTMS for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether using brain-related “biomarkers” from your scans to guide rTMS can improve depression that hasn’t responded to at least one antidepressant. It may help by targeting brain circuits linked to depression more precisely.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT05456607Recruiting
Digital therapy for insomnia and depression in veterans
This study tests an online form of cognitive behavioral therapy (a structured talk-therapy style program you use digitally) to help people who have both trouble sleeping and depression. It may be helpful if you’re a U.S. military veteran and your symptoms are in the study’s range.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05925322Recruiting
Social reward therapy for depression-related suicidal thoughts
This study looks at whether “social reward” psychotherapy can change brain activity and reduce suicidal thoughts in adults ages 50–80 who also have major depression. You may be offered psychotherapy along with brain scans to see how your brain responds over time.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT06938841Recruiting
Maintenance rTMS for depression
This study tests whether ongoing rTMS treatments can help people who already improved after an initial round of rTMS for depression. It aims to keep the benefits going and prevent relapse.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07172516RecruitingPhase 3
Study of azetukalner vs placebo for bipolar depression
This trial tests whether the study drug azetukalner can help reduce depression symptoms in people with bipolar I or II disorder who are currently having a depressive episode. You would be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo (inactive pill) to see which works better.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–74 - NCT05507138RecruitingPhase 2
Digital therapy for depression and thinking problems after stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests a smartphone/tablet-based program to improve post-stroke depression and executive thinking skills (like planning and attention). It may help if you have ongoing depressive symptoms and thinking/executive difficulties at least 6 months after your first stroke.
New York, New YorkAges 50–79 - NCT05081596Recruiting
Primary care program for mood and thinking in early Alzheimer’s
This trial tests a psychosocial (talk/behavior/support) program delivered through primary care to improve thinking and depression symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive problems and early Alzheimer’s. It may help if you have early memory/thinking changes plus mild depressive symptoms and you can work with a caregiver or study partner.
White Plains, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT04982757Enrolling by invitation
Accelerated TMS to treat depression or OCD
This trial tests an “accelerated” form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to reduce symptoms of depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You may be considered if standard treatments didn’t help (or you couldn’t tolerate them), and if it’s safe for you to receive TMS.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07610473RecruitingPhase 2
Testing DT-101 as an add-on for depression
This trial tests if a new medication, DT-101, can help when added to your current depression treatment. It's for adults with recurrent depression who may need extra support.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06911112RecruitingPhase 3
A new pill for depression when current treatment isn't working well enough
This trial tests an investigational medication (NBI-1065845) added to your current antidepressant to see if it can improve depressive symptoms. It is for people with moderate to severe depression who have not fully responded to their current antidepressant.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06963021RecruitingPhase 3
Study of NBI-1065845 for depression that hasn't fully responded to treatment
This trial tests an investigational drug called NBI-1065845 added to your current antidepressant. It is for people with moderate to severe depression or persistent depressive disorder who have not improved enough with oral antidepressants alone.
Cedarhurst, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07592689RecruitingPhase 3
DT120 Treatment for Major Depression
This study tests whether a new medication called DT120 can help people with moderate-to-severe depression feel better. You'd take the medication for several weeks while doctors track your mood and symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18–74 - NCT03887715RecruitingTeam says not enrolling
VNS device for long-term depression that hasn’t improved
This trial studies whether a vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device can reduce symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. Participants either receive the VNS treatment or a no-stimulation control, to compare safety and effectiveness.
Amherst, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07412756RecruitingPhase 3
Brenipatide for major depressive disorder
This trial tests a new medication, Brenipatide, to see if it helps people with major depression who are already on a stable treatment. You would need to inject the study drug yourself and complete questionnaires.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75
Depression trials by city in New York
Where these studies are running in New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting depression studies listed above.
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 6 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 3 studies
- Adams Clinical Harlem · 2 studies
- Integrative Clinical Trials · 2 studies
- Neurocrine Clinical Site · 2 studies
- Seaport Investigator Site · 2 studies
- Binghamton University
- Dent Neurologic Institute
What taking part in a depression 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.
Depression trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there depression clinical trials in New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 110 recruiting depression studies with a site in 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 depression study in 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 in 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 depression 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.
Not the right time?
New depression studies open in New York regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.