Clinical trials · New York, NY
Mental Health Disorder clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 20 recruiting mental health disorder studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT07183085Enrolling by invitation
Digital mental health care programs study
This study tests if a digital care program can improve mental health. You might join if you are 18 or older and have mild to moderate symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05815199Recruiting
E-cigarettes to help smokers with serious mental illness cut down
This study tests whether e-cigarettes can help people who smoke a lot reduce cigarette use (without requiring them to quit completely). It is designed for adults with serious mental illness and focuses on harm reduction and follow-up over time.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT06854328Recruiting
Prism PTSD study for adolescents
This trial tests a new non-invasive device that uses brain imaging to help treat PTSD symptoms in teens and young adults. It may be a good option if you haven't yet completed a full course of trauma-focused therapy.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT05033028RecruitingPhase 3
Using a smartphone to support opioid addiction recovery
This Phase 3 study tests whether using smartphones can help people with opioid-use disorder stick with treatment and recover more successfully. It focuses on people starting or already in treatment using methadone or buprenorphine, with support delivered through the study app or messages.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05004987RecruitingPhase 4
Study brain and blood changes in older adults with depression
This study looks at how a brain protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease changes over time in older adults who have major depression but no major memory problems. It involves brain scans, blood and urine tests, and a spinal fluid sample to better understand the connection between depression and brain aging.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT05751473Recruiting
Reducing PTSD symptoms for first responders and frontline health workers
This study tests a way to help reduce PTSD symptoms in first responders and frontline healthcare workers. You may join a main treatment study, and some participants may also take part in follow-up questions to learn what helped.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07184983Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cannabis use disorder
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (called tDCS) can help people who want to cut down or stop using cannabis. You'll wear a headband-like device during sessions at NYU, and the study team will check in with you over time.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT05920252Recruiting
Phone-based suicide risk support for teens in DBT
This trial tests whether a smartphone tool can help reduce suicide risk for teens who are already in an intensive therapy program (DBT). It may help you or your family recognize risk earlier and use skills more consistently between sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 13–18 - NCT06577779RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Jornay PM for adult ADHD symptoms into the evening
This study tests if Jornay PM, a long-acting ADHD medication, helps control symptoms, focus, and emotions throughout the day and into the early evening in adults with ADHD. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are getting the medication, and then they are randomly assigned to different observation groups.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT05776316Recruiting
Harm-reduction support for adults using opioids
This trial offers harm-reduction services for adults who have been misusing opioids (and sometimes other substances) recently. It’s designed to test support approaches that may reduce risks and improve well-being.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07298369Recruiting
Cracking consciousness study with Monroe & Neuphoria
This study tests a new approach to understanding consciousness using digital tools. It might help you if you are curious about your own mind and willing to try new monitoring methods.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07150832Recruiting
I-CARE app for teens after a suicide crisis
This trial tests a digital program called I-CARE to support teens aged 12-17 who have had a suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. It aims to help them while they wait for inpatient psychiatric care.
New York, New YorkAges 12–17 - NCT06796062RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for opioid use disorder
This study tests whether psilocybin can help people who want to stop using opioids and are already in treatment. Eligible participants receive a single dose of psilocybin in a supervised setting and are followed to see if it reduces opioid use.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07771322Recruiting
Online therapy for Asian American adults
This study tests a digital mental health platform designed for Asian Americans. You'll get online therapy sessions, and the goal is to see if the platform helps improve your mental health.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–90 - NCT07106879Recruiting
Pre-screening for future metabolic and psychiatric studies
This study does not test a new treatment. It is a pre-screening program to see if you might qualify for future clinical trials on metabolic conditions (like diabetes or weight issues) or psychiatric health (like depression or anxiety). You will be asked some questions and may do some basic health checks to see which future trials could be a good fit for you.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06508450Recruiting
Mental health support for minority young adults
This trial tests a program to help racial and ethnic minority young adults engage with mental health services. It aims to improve access and participation in care.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–34 - 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 - NCT07098260Recruiting
Study to improve mental health care for new and expecting mothers
This study tests a training program for healthcare providers who care for pregnant and postpartum women. It aims to help providers better support mothers' mental health.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–64
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Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting mental health disorder studies listed above.
- NYU Langone Health · 9 studies
- Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research · 2 studies
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · 2 studies
- Anise Health (http://www.anisehealth.co)
- Clindove Research
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Cope NewYork-Presbyterian
- Efforia
What taking part in a mental health disorder 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting mental health disorder studies in New York.
Common questions
- Are there mental health disorder clinical trials near New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 20 recruiting mental health disorder 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 mental health disorder 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 mental health disorder 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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