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 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in New York
- 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 - NCT06083597Enrolling by invitation
Developing a pelvic pain questionnaire for women
This study aims to develop a new questionnaire to better understand and measure chronic pelvic pain in women, especially when it's linked to enlarged pelvic veins. You will be asked to take part in interviews and fill out surveys to help create a tool that reflects your experience.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT05985148RecruitingPhase 1
Radiosurgery for chronic chest or stomach wall pain
This trial tests whether a precise, one-time radiation treatment (stereotactic radiosurgery) can relieve long-term pain in the chest or stomach wall. It may be an option for people whose pain is not well controlled with standard pain medicines.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05777889Recruiting
Infrared imaging for nerve-stimulation pain in one leg
This study uses infrared images to help evaluate spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) when it affects one leg. It aims to see whether the imaging approach matches pain and treatment needs in people whose pain hasn’t improved with standard care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05710627Recruiting
Testing TENEX for hip pain from greater trochanteric pain syndrome
This trial studies whether TENEX (a minimally invasive procedure) can reduce hip pain caused by greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). It is for people who have tried non-surgical treatments for at least 6 months without enough relief, and who have confirmed GTPS on imaging (MRI or CT).
The Bronx, New YorkAges 30–90 - NCT05540106Recruiting
Art therapy to reduce pain and anxiety in the ER waiting room
This trial studies whether guided art therapy can lower the pain and anxiety you feel while waiting to be seen in the emergency department. It may help you feel more calm and comfortable during the waiting time.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05285683RecruitingPhase 2
Study brain dopamine in people with chronic pain
This Phase 2 study looks at how a brain chemical called dopamine is involved in long-lasting pain. You may be able to join if you have chronic pain for over a year and your pain score is high enough, and if MRI and health checks are safe for you.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04685486Recruiting
Virtual reality program to help burn pain
This trial tests whether virtual reality (immersive computer experiences) can help manage pain in people with burn injuries. It’s for burn patients who can safely participate without heavy sedation or certain mental health or substance-use issues.
New York, New YorkAges 8 years+ - NCT04270617Recruiting
Yoga practice for long-term back pain
This study looks at whether regular yoga helps people with chronic (long-lasting) back pain. If you can safely take part in yoga sessions and your pain has lasted at least 3 months, you may be able to enroll.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03858205Recruiting
Low-dose radiation to relieve pain from bone tumors
This trial studies whether low-dose radiation can reduce pain from a specific bone lesion caused by multiple myeloma. It may help people whose main problem is painful bone metastasis, with targeted treatment to the painful spot.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT01719055Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for Boston Scientific pain nerve stimulation
This study looks at how well a Boston Scientific nerve stimulation device works over the long term for pain in everyday care. You may be able to join if you’re already being set up to use one of these approved systems and can reliably report your pain outcomes.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07393503Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain relief for new muscle and joint injuries
This trial compares two common treatments for new muscle or joint pain: an over-the-counter pain reliever (Tylenol and ibuprofen) versus an oral steroid (a stronger anti-inflammatory medication). The goal is to see which option works better for short-term pain and recovery.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 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 - NCT07639944Recruiting
REN Device Study for Jaw Pain and Headaches
This study tests whether a treatment called REN can help reduce headaches and jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). You would use the REN device at home on your smartphone or tablet over several months.
Commack, New YorkAges 12 years+ - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07561489Enrolling by invitation
Study of OsteoPearl Implants for Spine Fractures
This study observes how a biological implant called OsteoPearl helps people recover from recent spine fractures in the mid or lower back. Researchers will track your pain relief and ability to function over time after a minimally invasive procedure to stabilize the fracture.
Williamsville, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT07542730RecruitingPhase 4
Diphenhydramine to ease discomfort during early abortion procedure
This study tests whether adding diphenhydramine (a common allergy medicine) to sedation helps patients feel more comfortable during a procedural abortion in the first trimester. Researchers want to see if it improves pain control and overall experience.
Rochester, 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 - NCT07539623RecruitingPhase 3
Pain relief with suzetrigine after heart or weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether suzetrigine, a new pain medication, can reduce the need for opioids (strong painkillers) after cardiac or bariatric surgery. The goal is to help patients manage pain with fewer opioid-related side effects.
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+
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.
- Hospital for Special Surgery · 3 studies
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 3 studies
- Montefiore Medical Center · 2 studies
- Albany Medical Center
- Atlas Surgery Center
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Columbia University Medical Center/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Gender Wellness OB/GYN
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.