Clinical trials · New York
Pain clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 113 recruiting pain studies with a site in 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 in New York
- NCT07864896RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pain medicine after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a new oral pain medicine called suzetrigine for people who have a knee replacement. It aims to see if it helps control pain after surgery better or with fewer side effects than usual care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT07548385RecruitingPhase 3
New pain medicine for after knee replacement surgery
This study tests a new medication called suzetrigine to help manage pain after knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and discomfort better than current treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07238478Recruiting
Supplement for menopause quality of life in postmenopausal women
This trial tests a dietary supplement to see if it can improve menopause-related symptoms, like hot flashes and joint discomfort, in healthy postmenopausal women.
Harrison, New YorkAges 50–70 - NCT07226700RecruitingPhase 3
Suzetrigine for pain after hip replacement surgery
This study tests an investigational pain medicine called suzetrigine to see how well it controls pain after total hip replacement surgery. It is for adults 18–80 who are having a first-time hip replacement and can receive spinal anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07214844Recruiting
Freezing vs. heating nerves for chronic low back pain
This study compares two procedures to treat long-term low back pain from the small joints in your spine. One uses extreme cold, the other uses heat to stop pain signals. It may help if you have had at least three months of back pain and other treatments haven't worked.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07120763RecruitingPhase 3
Better pain control for kids with broken wrists
This trial compares different ways to manage pain for children who come to the emergency room with a broken wrist that needs to be reset. The goal is to find which pain medicine or numbing method works best and is safest for kids.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–17 - NCT07094451Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during needle procedures
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain during ultrasound-guided needle procedures in pregnancy. It may offer a drug-free way to feel more comfortable during the procedure.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07048769RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief shot for saline ultrasound of the uterus
This trial tests if a numbing injection in the cervix reduces pain during a saline ultrasound that checks the uterus and fallopian tubes. It might help make the procedure more comfortable for you.
Hartsdale, New YorkAges 18–50 - 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+ - NCT06965452Recruiting
Embolization for back pain from worn-out facet joints
This study tests if a minimally invasive procedure, called trans-arterial embolization, can reduce low back pain caused by aging facet joints (facet arthropathy). It may help people who haven't found relief from other treatments like injections or nerve blocks.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06728579RecruitingPhase 2
Group therapy for joint pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests two supportive group programs—one using mindfulness skills, the other providing supportive talk therapy—to help breast cancer survivors manage joint pain caused by hormone-blocking pills. If you have ongoing joint pain and are taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may be able to join a free, video-based group.
Commack, 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.
Albany, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06570577Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cervical spine surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block can reduce the need for opioid pain medication after back-of-neck spine surgery. It may help patients have better pain control with fewer side effects.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06456268Recruiting
VibraCool to reduce pain and opioid use after ACL surgery
This trial tests a device called VibraCool to see if it can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after ACL reconstruction surgery.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - 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+ - NCT06379425RecruitingPhase 4
Can pain meds without opioids help you pee sooner after surgery?
This study looks at whether giving a mix of pain medicines (without opioids) before surgery can help you recover faster and avoid needing a catheter after a vaginal repair or sling procedure. It enrolls women having minor gynecologic surgery at the South Shore Surgery Center in New York.
Bay Shore, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06369922Recruiting
TENS for pain during urethral bulking for incontinence
This trial tests whether using a TENS device (a mild electrical stimulation machine) during an in-office urethral bulking procedure helps reduce pain. If you are a woman with stress urinary incontinence scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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
Pain trials by city in New York
Where these studies are running in New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 2 studies
- Hospital for Special Surgery · 2 studies
- Mount Sinai West · 2 studies
- Albany Medical College
- Bonafide Health
- Brooklyn Clinical Research
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Mount Sinai Hospital
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.
Pain trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials in New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 113 recruiting pain 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 pain 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 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.
Not the right time?
New pain 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.