Clinical trials
Addiction clinical trials
Below are recruiting addiction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 212 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06498999Recruiting
4-step program for social media addiction in young adults
This trial tests a 4-step training program designed to help young adults reduce social media addiction and improve their overall well-being. If you are between 18 and 30 and feel your social media use is out of control, this study may offer a structured way to regain balance.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06863168Recruiting
Cigarillo Education Messages for Black Young Adults
This study tests different messages to see what works best to help Black young adults avoid or cut back on cigarillo smoking. If you are between 18 and 30, identify as non-Hispanic Black, and are either open to trying cigarillos or only use them once in a while, this may be for you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–30 - NCT06584253Recruiting
Digital addiction study for university students
This study looks at how university students use smartphones and whether they develop digital addiction. It's a simple survey-based study to understand patterns and risks.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 18 years+ - NCT05609474Recruiting
Talking study of youth addiction services experiences
This study looks at what young people (and their caregivers) experience when they first meet addiction support services, and how they react over time. Sharing your experiences may help improve how these services work for families.
Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 12–25 - NCT06821373Recruiting
Chatbot to help teens reduce digital addiction and stress
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teenagers cut down on internet gaming and social media addiction, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve mental well-being. If you or your teen spend a lot of time online and feel stressed, this study may offer support.
Hong KongAges 10–19 - 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 - NCT06630728RecruitingPhase 4
How Addictive Are Very Low Nicotine Little Cigars?
This study is testing whether little cigars with very low nicotine are less addictive than regular ones. Researchers want to see how smoking these affects your mood, cravings, and smoking behavior.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–75 - 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 - NCT07738081Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new therapy for substance use and emotional health
This trial is testing a new type of therapy (the Unified Protocol) that helps people who are in treatment for substance use and also have depression or anxiety. The goal is to see if this approach can improve emotional well-being and reduce substance use.
OviedoAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06799663Recruiting
Smartphone use and its effects on kids' posture and fitness
This study looks at how smartphone addiction affects posture, fitness, and intelligence in children and teens aged 9 to 18. It aims to understand the physical and mental impacts of heavy phone use.
KafrelsheikhAges 9–18 - NCT06418867Recruiting
Mindfulness for teen internet addiction
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help teenagers reduce their internet addiction. If you are a nursing student in Turkey aged 17 to 19 and have not done a similar program before, you may be able to join.
Nicosia, LefkoşaAges 17–19 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05361603Recruiting
Screening for hepatitis B, C, and HIV at the same time
This trial tests how acceptable it is for people who use services outside traditional clinics to be screened for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV during the same visit. If you join, you would be asked to participate and provide consent for the screening process.
Limoges, Haute VienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05540288RecruitingPhase 3
Nalmefene vs placebo to reduce cravings in behavioral addictions
This study tests whether nalmefene, a non-opioid medicine, can reduce craving episodes in people with behavioral addictions like gambling, food addiction, or sexual addiction. Participants keep tracking cravings weekly, and compare the nalmefene effect against a placebo in addition to their usual care.
BesançonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for addiction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 212 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.