Clinical trials
Addiction clinical trials
Below are recruiting addiction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 200 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07854912Recruiting
Is craving a key sign of behavioral addiction?
This study looks at whether craving—a strong urge—should be a main symptom for diagnosing behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, overeating, excessive screen use, or sex/pornography addiction. If you regularly do one of these behaviors, your experiences could help researchers improve how addictions are diagnosed.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07249970Recruiting
Understanding addiction recovery over time
This study follows people who are waiting for addiction treatment to understand their long-term paths. It may help researchers learn how to better support recovery.
Bordeaux, GirondeAges 18 years+ - NCT04599270Recruiting
Preventing risky drinking in vulnerable teens
This study tests a program meant to reduce addictive behaviors in teens who may be at higher risk. It uses online activities and support, and it may help you build safer habits before problems grow.
BrestAges 14–17 - NCT07410104Recruiting
Brain stimulation for social media addiction
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce social media addiction in adults. You may qualify if you struggle with heavy social media use and are not currently being treated for certain mental health conditions.
AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07518056Recruiting
Smartphone Use, Stress, Body Image and Food Habits Study
This research explores whether heavy smartphone use is linked to stress, how you feel about your body, and eating habits. Understanding these connections may help develop better support for students struggling with these issues.
Istanbul, beşiktaşAges 18–30 - NCT06973512Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe addiction
This trial tests a new brain stimulation approach for people with severe addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It uses deep brain stimulation guided by brain mapping to try to reduce cravings and help you stay abstinent.
Toronto, OntarioAges 25–65 - NCT05626374Enrolling by invitation
Remote check-in tool to reduce dropout in training
This study tests whether adding a remote, self-report tool for distress (how overwhelmed or unwell someone feels) improves how many people complete a vocational training program. It’s meant to support people using the usual case management, but with extra remote check-ins.
Barrie, OntarioAges 18–49 - NCT07193914Recruiting
Program for people with addiction and trauma
This trial tests a program called ECCCLORE to help people who struggle with both addiction and trauma. It aims to see if the program can improve their well-being.
Nîmes, NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT01248767Recruiting
Study of treatment-seeking teens and adults with behavioral addiction
This study follows people who come to the hospital seeking help for a behavioral addiction and tries to better understand their needs and treatment path. It mainly involves completing assessments (questionnaires/interviews) to see how they’re doing.
NantesAges 15 years+ - NCT05854667RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose lisdexamfetamine with rewards for meth use changes
This Phase 2 study tests high-dose lisdexamfetamine (a prescription stimulant) to help people reduce or stop methamphetamine use. It also uses “contingency management” (rewards tied to meeting goals) to encourage treatment participation and lower use.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–55 - NCT07615322Recruiting
Smartphone Use, Posture, and Breathing in College Students
This study explores how smartphone addiction affects posture and breathing in young adults. Researchers will measure your posture, breathing patterns, and smartphone habits to understand if heavy phone use changes how you stand and breathe.
Maltepe, IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT06096714RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing nicotine's addictive threshold in smokers
This study tests how nicotine affects the brain's reward system in people who smoke. It aims to find the level of nicotine that becomes addictive, helping guide future treatments.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–59 - NCT07340554Recruiting
Brain imaging study for teens who use cannabis
This study looks at the brains of teenagers who use cannabis using an MRI scanner. It aims to understand how cannabis affects the developing brain, which might help improve treatment options.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 14–17 - NCT06885606Recruiting
Using brain stimulation to help reduce vaping
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help people who vape daily cut back. You would attend daily sessions for two weeks to see if it makes a difference.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07732426Recruiting
Semaglutide and brain response to food in obesity with food addiction
This trial tests if semaglutide can change how your brain responds to food cues, like seeing or smelling food, in people with obesity and a tendency toward food addiction. It may help understand why some people struggle with overeating and how this medication could help.
SeoulAges 19–50 - NCT07734363Recruiting
How Cravings Affect Addiction Severity Over Time
This trial is a longitudinal study that tracks how cravings (strong urges to use) affect a person's addiction over time. It may help researchers understand how cravings lead to more severe addiction, which could improve future treatments.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07123194Recruiting
Art program to help teens build healthy digital habits
This study tests whether a nursing program that uses art activities can help 6th graders build healthier digital habits, reduce cyberbullying, and feel more confident in themselves. You would attend group sessions and do creative projects to learn about using technology wisely.
Konya, KaratayAges 11–15 - NCT07141394Enrolling by invitation
Supporting recovery for homeless veterans in VA housing
This trial helps homeless veterans in VA supportive housing get coordinated access to addiction recovery services. It aims to improve equity and outcomes for those in recovery.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07061509Recruiting
Exercise habits and health risks in gym goers
This study looks at how exercise habits can become unhealthy and what health risks might come with too much exercise. It may help you understand if your workout routine is balanced and safe.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–85 - NCT07040267Recruiting
Does phone use change thumb strength and feeling?
This study looks at how smartphone use affects the strength and feeling in your thumb. If you are a young university student who uses a smartphone daily, you may help researchers understand if heavy phone use changes your thumb muscles or senses.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - NCT07038980Recruiting
Smartphone use and neck muscle health study
This study looks at how smartphone addiction relates to neck muscle health. You may be able to join if you are a young adult who uses a smartphone and has no known neck or health issues.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - NCT07033728Recruiting
Health of women in addiction care
This study looks at the health of women getting addiction treatment at a hospital in France. It checks how they are doing overall.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07008651Recruiting
Digital parenting study for mothers of young children
This study tests a digital parenting education program to see how it affects mothers' social media use and their children's attitudes toward technology. It may help you understand how to guide your child's tech habits.
Artvin, CentreAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for addiction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 200 recruiting addiction studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a addiction trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a addiction trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.