Clinical trials · New York, NY
Pain clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 115 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near New York — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- NCT06991231Recruiting
Cryoablation benefits in knee replacement surgery
This trial tests if a special cold treatment (cryoablation) can help reduce pain or improve recovery for people getting knee replacement surgery for arthritis. It might offer an extra option to feel better after the procedure.
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+ - NCT02352116Recruiting
Pain treatment plan after outpatient surgery for young children
This study tests a pain-management plan right after surgery for children ages 1–6 who go home the same day. It aims to see whether the plan improves comfort after anesthesia without requiring longer hospital recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 1–6 - 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+ - NCT06168604Recruiting
Pain communication toolkit for dementia caregivers
This trial tests a toolkit to help caregivers of adults with dementia and chronic pain better identify and communicate about their loved one's pain. You and the person you care for may join if you meet the listed requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07824258RecruitingPhase 1
Pain relief study after vasectomy
This study tests whether a pain-relief method helps reduce discomfort after a vasectomy. It may help you recover more comfortably.
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+ - NCT06884865RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental knee injection for osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a new investigational medicine injected into the knee to see if it is safe and tolerable for people with painful knee osteoarthritis. It may help reduce pain and improve knee function.
New York, New YorkAges 45–80 - NCT05058287RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid shot during low-back surgery
This trial tests whether using a steroid medicine (a steroid shot) around the time of low-back decompression surgery improves pain and recovery. It is for adults having a limited-area laminectomy, and it compares steroid use versus not using it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07509307RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain in osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a new medicine, NNC0487-0111, can help people with excess weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. It is for people who have had knee pain for at least three months and who can stop taking pain relievers for short periods before study visits.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06980948RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy study for nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy
This trial tests a new gene therapy called ST-503 for people with long-lasting nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will check if the treatment is safe and tolerable.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05991453Recruiting
Recovery after IV vs. inhaled anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery
This trial compares recovery after two types of general anesthesia: one given through an IV (propofol) and one inhaled as a gas. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery for people having non-cardiac surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07536399RecruitingPhase 3
Bone Marrow Treatment for Jaw Joint Pain Relief
This study tests whether injecting your own bone marrow cells into your jaw joint during a minimally invasive procedure can reduce pain and improve jaw function better than arthroscopy alone. It's for people with significant jaw pain that hasn't improved with conservative treatments like NSAIDs, physical therapy, and bite splints.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT03747146Recruiting
Enhanced recovery plan for knee replacement pain control
This study tests an “enhanced recovery” approach for people getting total knee replacement, focused on better pain control using regional anesthesia and a home pain medicine plan. It may help you recover more comfortably and follow the care plan more smoothly after surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07518953Recruiting
Can Music Help With Pain During a Nail Biopsy?
This study tests whether listening to music during a nail biopsy—a small procedure to remove a sample of nail tissue—can reduce pain and anxiety. You would listen to music during the procedure and answer a few questions about how you felt.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06094257Recruiting
Study on sensation and satisfaction after mastectomy
This study looks at how people feel after mastectomy, including transgender patients and those having nipple-sparing surgery. It aims to understand sensation and satisfaction to improve future care.
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 - NCT07353931RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for knee osteoarthritis pain in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called eloralintide to see if it can reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have overweight or obesity. You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis, a BMI of 27 or higher, and have tried to lose weight with diet before.
Long Island City, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07231419RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests an experimental pain drug called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes that causes pain in the feet and legs). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain over time.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06685107Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief in older ER patients
This trial tests if using virtual reality along with standard pain medication helps reduce pain better than medication alone for older adults with muscle or joint pain in the emergency room.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 65–120 - NCT06364540RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine vs fentanyl for severe pain in the ER
This trial compares two inhaled pain relievers, ketamine and fentanyl, to see which works better for sudden, severe pain in the emergency room. You would receive one of these medicines through a breathing mask to help your pain quickly.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–120 - NCT07386548Recruiting
Biologic injection for low back disc problems
This study tests if an injection can help people with a herniated disc in the lower back who have not gotten better with other treatments and are already planning surgery. It aims to see if the injection can reduce symptoms and possibly avoid or improve surgery outcomes.
Manhattan, New YorkAges 18 years+
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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
- Hospital for Special Surgery · 4 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 4 studies
- Maimonides Medical Center · 2 studies
- Brooklyn Clinical Research
- CenExel AMRI
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH)
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 115 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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