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Clinical trials and research at Stony Brook University

• 32Clinical trials
• 1New in 30 days
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All recruiting trials (32)

• Short-Term Low-Protein Diet Around Chemotherapy for ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer

  A short-term, reduced-protein diet is being tested around the first four cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to see if patients can follow it and stay adherent.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07897344

• HemoPill Acute to Detect Blood in Upper GI Tract Before Endoscopy

  This study tests whether the HemoPill acute can detect blood in patients suspected of upper GI bleeding before they undergo endoscopy.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07868068

• Behavioral Activation for Depression in Autistic Teens with Below-Average IQ

  This study tests a tailored behavioral activation approach to see if it helps reduce depressive symptoms in autistic adolescents who have below-average cognitive abilities.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07812870

• Hydrogen water for ME/CFS: a 16-week comparison to placebo

  This 16-week pilot study tests whether hydrogen water helps reduce fatigue and improve physical function in adults with ME/CFS, compared with a placebo.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07753122

• Dual-Site Ear Nerve Stimulation for Severe Brain Injury-Related Coma

  This study tests a gentle, non-invasive stimulation on the left ear to try to help some people in coma due to severe traumatic brain injury regain awareness.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07719595

• Postpartum Mom Power for Opioid Use Disorder

  This study tests a Mother Power parenting program in moms with opioid use disorder to see if it helps reduce cravings, stress, and improve brain responses to infant cues compared with enhanced usual care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stony Brook University · Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations · NCT07632053

• SeeMe: automated facial and hand tracking to reveal hidden responses after traumatic brain injury

  This project tests whether a high-resolution camera system with AI can detect very small, voluntary facial and hand movements in adults with severe traumatic brain injury who appear unresponsive.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07560631

• Fear and anxiety before versus after first-time anesthesia

  It will see how fear and anxiety change before and about a week after low-risk surgery in adults having anesthesia for the first time.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07559461

• Short motivational coaching to help cancer survivors be more active

  This project will try a brief motivational coaching program to help World Trade Center Health Program cancer survivors increase and keep up their physical activity.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07215091

• Relaxation and stress-reduction using yoga or mindfulness for cancer survivors

  This study will test whether oncology-informed yoga or SMART mindfulness training can improve well-being and change epigenetic markers in adult survivors of lung, colon, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancers.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07161713

• Radiation therapy for inoperable breast cancer

  This trial will try adding a short, high-dose whole-breast radiation course with a focused boost to usual breast cancer medicines for people with locally advanced breast cancer who cannot or do not want surgery.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07122713

• PET with [18F]VAT to see how nicotine affects brain acetylcholine in depression

  We will use PET scans with the [18F]VAT tracer to see if a nicotine patch changes acetylcholine-related brain signals in adults with major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07095205

• mGluR5 and sleep-focused CBT for depression

  This trial will test whether an online sleep program (CBT-I) changes brain mGluR5 levels and improves sleep and depression in adults with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07076342

• Hydrogen water to reduce fatigue and improve function in ME/CFS

  This project will try hydrogen water in adults with ME/CFS to see if it reduces fatigue and improves function and whether heart rate variability can predict who benefits.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT07009691

• Using a Foley Balloon for cervical preparation before second trimester abortion

  This study is testing if using a Foley Balloon with a medication can safely prepare the cervix for a second trimester abortion in women, and if it works just as well as the usual method that's hard to get in some areas.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Maputo · NCT06850974

• Reducing opioid use after neck surgery with a nerve block

  This study is testing if a special nerve block can help people having neck surgery use less opioids for pain relief compared to standard pain management.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06570577

• Improving health outcomes for Latinx and migrant communities through legal services

  This study is testing whether adding legal services to regular healthcare can help improve the health of Latinx and migrant communities who often don’t have enough support.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · New York, New York · NCT06532487

• Using virtual reality to help recover from ischemic stroke

  This study is testing whether virtual reality therapy can help adults recovering from a stroke feel better when combined with regular physical and occupational therapy.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06401564

• Using Raman Spectroscopy to assess skin cancer tumors

  This study is testing a new imaging technique to see if it can help doctors better understand the size and spread of skin cancer tumors in patients with basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06384924

• Exploring how diet affects brain function in bipolar disorder

  This study is testing how different diets, specifically glucose and ketones, affect brain function and behavior in people with bipolar disorder compared to healthy individuals.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stony Brook University · Belmont, Massachusetts and 2 other locations · NCT06373016

• Investigating brain processes related to rewards in adolescents

  This study is looking at how the brain's reward system works in teenagers to see if it can help us understand and prevent substance use problems.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06369623

• Tracking leukemia stem cells in blood for acute myeloid leukemia treatment

  This study is testing if checking for certain leukemia markers in the blood can help doctors predict how well treatment will work for people with acute myeloid leukemia.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06297551

• Comparing famotidine and antacids for treating dyspepsia

  This study is testing whether an IV medication called famotidine works better than an antacid for quickly relieving stomach pain in people with dyspepsia who come to the emergency room.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06241183

• Injection treatment for thumb osteoarthritis

  This study is testing if a special steroid injection can help people with thumb arthritis feel less pain and use their thumbs better compared to a placebo injection.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06237153

• Long-term follow-up of infants with congenital CMV in New York State

  This study follows infants in New York who have congenital CMV to see how the infection affects their development, hearing, and vision as they grow up.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06226558

• Using advanced mammography techniques to assess breast cancer treatment response

  This study is testing two new mammography techniques to see if they can better predict how well chemotherapy is working for people with locally advanced breast cancer.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06220214

• Radiation treatment for high-risk spine cancer patients

  This study is testing a new type of radiation treatment for patients with cancer that has spread to the spine to see if it can help manage their condition without needing major surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT06165419

• Parenting intervention for mothers with opioid use disorder

  This study is testing a parenting program called 'Mom Power' to see if it can help mothers with opioid use disorder improve their drug use, mood, and parenting skills in the first six months after giving birth.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stony Brook University · Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations · NCT05614661

• Using art therapy to reduce pain and anxiety for emergency department patients

  This study is testing if coloring activities can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients waiting in the emergency department.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT05540106

• Combining Atezolizumab with radiation therapy for brain tumors

  This study is testing if combining a cancer drug called Atezolizumab with radiation therapy can help people with newly diagnosed brain tumors feel better and improve their treatment results.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT05423210

• Education on managing thyroid nodules

  This study is testing how providing information on managing small thyroid nodules helps patients feel more satisfied with their treatment choices.

  Recruiting Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT05264857

• Using two medications to prevent postpartum hemorrhage

  This study tests if giving two medications together can better prevent heavy bleeding after childbirth in women delivering at Stony Brook University Hospital.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York · NCT05245227

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Stony Brook University are recruiting right now?

32, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (31 trials), Mozambique (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 3, Early Phase 1: 2, Phase 2: 2, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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