Clinical trials · New York, NY
Pain clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 114 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT06168058Recruiting
Pelvic vein embolization for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests if blocking enlarged veins in the pelvis (called embolization) can reduce long-term pelvic pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help women whose pain is worse when standing or walking and better when lying down.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07257029RecruitingPhase 2
Ketotifen Cream for Vulvar Pain
This trial tests a topical cream called ketotifen for treating a type of vulvar pain (secondary provoked vestibulodynia). The cream may help reduce pain at the vaginal opening, and you would apply it daily for several months.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Pain Sensitivity and Pain Relief for Nerve Pain in Feet
This study looks at how people with long-term nerve pain in their feet respond to pain relief. It aims to match the right treatment to each person based on their pain sensitivity.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06288256Recruiting
Spine surgery study: genes, thinking, and pain
This study is for people getting planned spine surgery. It looks at how your genes and thinking skills might affect your pain and use of pain medicine after surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06398847Recruiting
Virtual reality self-hypnosis for HIV-related pain
This study tests if using a virtual reality (VR) headset for self-hypnosis can help people with HIV manage chronic pain. You would practice at home with a smartphone app, and researchers will track your pain levels over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05519111RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabinoid treatment to lower inflammation and sickle pain
This Phase 2 study tests a cannabinoid medicine (dronabinol) to reduce inflammation and pain related to sickle cell disease. It may help you have less pain that interferes with daily life if you meet the study requirements and can safely avoid cannabis during the study.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07225049Recruiting
Integrated treatment for PTSD and chronic pain
This study tests a combined therapy for people who have both PTSD and chronic pain. It aims to see if treating both conditions together is more helpful than treating them separately.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06798493Enrolling by invitation
CRPS and chronic pain measurement study
This study is testing a new way to measure CRPS symptoms and other chronic pain in one arm or leg. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat your condition.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06611397Recruiting
Discogen study for lower back pain with leg pain
This trial tests a treatment called Discogen for people with lower back pain that also causes leg pain. It aims to see if the treatment helps reduce pain and improve function.
New York, New YorkAges 21–75 - NCT06800209RecruitingPhase 2
Pain Reprocessing Therapy for ongoing knee pain after replacement
This study tests if Pain Reprocessing Therapy can help reduce knee pain that continues 3 months after a knee replacement. It uses a telehealth approach so you can participate from home.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06717308Recruiting
Testing a gentler adhesive drape for wound therapy
This trial compares a special adhesive drape (the switchable one) with the standard drape during negative pressure wound therapy (a treatment that uses suction to help heal wounds after surgery). The goal is to see if the new drape causes less pain when removed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06892041Recruiting
MRI study for jaw muscle pain
This trial uses a special MRI scan to measure jaw muscle pain. It aims to better understand this condition and may help improve future treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06908538Recruiting
Cryo nerve block for pain after amputation
This study is testing a treatment called a cryo nerve block to reduce pain after amputation, including phantom limb pain. It will look at whether freezing the nerve during surgery helps people feel less pain and use less pain medicine.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06795386Recruiting
Widespread pain after rapid weight loss in Black and Hispanic adults
This study looks at whether rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery leads to long-term widespread pain in Black and Hispanic adults. The goal is to understand how weight loss affects pain and find better ways to help people manage it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06358040Recruiting
Opioid dispenser after back surgery trial
This trial tests a special device that gives you pain medication (opioids) after back surgery, instead of a prescription. It may help you use just the right amount of pain medicine, and you'll use your smartphone for follow-up visits.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05020028RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
CBD to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis
This study tests cannabidiol (CBD) to help lower pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have ongoing knee pain and meet age, safety, and medication guidelines.
New York, New YorkAges 40–75 - NCT07447856RecruitingPhase 1
Herbal plasters for pain relief while using opioids
This trial tests a topical herbal plaster to see if it can help reduce pain in people with cancer who are already taking opioids. The plaster is placed on the most painful area and may allow you to use less opioid medication.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06361485RecruitingPhase 1
Umbilical cord injection for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether a special injection made from umbilical cord tissue is safe and can help with long-term low back pain. It is for adults who have not had recent back procedures or certain health problems.
New York, New YorkAges 20 years+ - NCT05833048Recruiting
Pain-relief nerve block during cardiac surgery
This study tests whether a numbing “nerve block” placed in the rectus sheath area can reduce pain for people having certain heart surgeries with chest tubes. If you qualify, it may help your comfort during recovery, but it also depends on how suitable you are for local anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07405645Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Cancer Pain in the Head or Neck
This trial tests a non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment aimed at a specific brain area to reduce severe cancer-related pain in the head, neck, or upper chest. It may help if your pain hasn't responded to standard medications.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07423377Recruiting
Vibration device for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests if a device that delivers small vibrations to your ear can help reduce pain from fibromyalgia. You'll use the device as directed and answer online questions about your pain before and after.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06655454RecruitingPhase 2
Numbing medicine after root canal for pain relief
This study tests whether a long-acting numbing medication (bupivacaine) given after a root canal can reduce pain better than a standard short-acting numbing medicine. It is for people who need a root canal for a tooth that is causing sharp, constant pain.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06628908RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for painful diabetic nerve damage
This trial tests an experimental medicine called suzetrigine to see if it can safely reduce pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It might be an option if you have had daily pain in both legs and current treatments haven't worked well enough.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT03184545RecruitingPhase 3
Electrical stimulation vs physical therapy for knee pain
This trial compares an electrical stimulation treatment to standard physical therapy for people with long-lasting pain in the front of the knee. It aims to see which approach better improves symptoms and function for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
New York, New YorkAges 18–40
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Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 5 studies
- Mount Sinai Health System · 4 studies
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 3 studies
- Hospital for Special Surgery · 3 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 3 studies
- New York University · 2 studies
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
What taking part in a pain 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 pain studies in New York.
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials near New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 114 recruiting pain 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 pain 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 pain 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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