Clinical trials
Addiction Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting addiction disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 101 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05505188Recruiting
Predicting long-term pain after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks for ways to predict and improve pain you may have months after radiotherapy for first head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better anticipate pain and support patients during recovery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07033780RecruitingPhase 1
Brain stimulation study for depression treatment
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called theta-burst stimulation to see if it helps treat depression. It is for people aged 18-50 who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode and are on a stable antidepressant regimen.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT04946851Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol use study for adults who join the NIAAA screening
This study uses a brain-and-behavior “assessment” (neuroclinical testing) to better understand addiction. You may be tested only if you are an adult and are enrolled in the NIAAA screening program, and you cannot join if you are acutely intoxicated.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05943171Recruiting
App-based CBT for substance dependence and relationship aggression
This study tests an app-guided version of CBT (a structured talk-therapy approach) against standard CBT to help people with substance dependence and recent verbal aggression in an intimate relationship. You may be screened to see if you fit both the substance use and relationship aggression parts of the trial.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT04356274Enrolling by invitation
Improving access to addiction and mental health care at VA clinics
This study tests an approach to help VA clinics reach more Veterans with proven treatments for addiction and mental health conditions. It focuses on clinic-level processes (not individual medications) to increase how widely evidence-based care is delivered.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07216872Recruiting
Deep TMS to reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation device (Deep TMS) to help people with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop heavy drinking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas linked to addiction.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18–86 - NCT04373629Recruiting
Testing how flexible appearance worries may change in BDD
This study looks at whether training can change how people with body appearance worries (including body dysmorphic disorder) perceive faces or the head. It may help researchers understand new ways to reduce distress related to these concerns.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT06961058Recruiting
Telehealth vs. in-person follow-up for opioid addiction treatment
This study compares follow-up care after an emergency department visit for opioid addiction: either through telehealth (video visits) or in-person appointments. The goal is to see which method helps people stay in treatment after they leave the ED.
El Centro, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07146633Recruiting
Testing an EMDR app for PTSD and substance use
This study tests an app that uses EMDR therapy to help people with both PTSD and substance use problems. EMDR is a type of therapy that uses eye movements or taps to help process traumatic memories. You would use the app at home and avoid starting other new therapies during the study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06675461Enrolling by invitation
Brief talk therapy for suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a short talk therapy for people with borderline personality disorder who come to the emergency department after hurting themselves or thinking about suicide. The goal is to see if this brief help can ease suicidal thoughts and keep you safer.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT06672588Recruiting
Magnetic seizure therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called magnetic seizure therapy (MST) for people with schizophrenia who haven't gotten better with standard medicines. The goal is to see if MST can help reduce symptoms like hallucinations or confusion.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07028983Recruiting
Music therapy for drug and alcohol addiction recovery
This trial tests if adding music therapy to standard addiction treatment helps people recover from substance use disorders. It is for adults who have completed detox and are not currently going through detox.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06232226Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: a study on methylphenidate
This study looks at whether the medication methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help people who have both ADHD and an addiction. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well for people with both conditions.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18–99 - NCT04935619Recruiting
Testing cannabis abstinence effects in depression symptoms
This study looks at how stopping cannabis for a period of time may affect depression symptoms and thinking/memory. You might benefit by getting close monitoring of mood and cognition while researchers compare changes during cannabis abstinence.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT06780917Recruiting
Online cognitive testing for older adults with depression or memory concerns
This study tests whether an online cognitive assessment platform (Creyos) is valid for older adults with major depression or mild cognitive impairment. Participants will complete brain games or puzzles to see how well the online tool measures thinking skills.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT04972136Recruiting
Brain stimulation treatment for depression in young adults with autism
This trial studies a noninvasive brain stimulation (rTMS) to help reduce depression symptoms in young adults who have autism. It aims to find out if this treatment can improve mood and daily functioning without requiring recent changes to medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–35 - NCT05153369Recruiting
DBT-based care for youth at risk for bipolar disorder
This study tests a structured, “DBT-informed” care program for young people who either have bipolar disorder or are at family risk for it. It may help by offering closer, organized support aimed at preventing or reducing mood problems.
Toronto, OntarioAges 13–23 - NCT04478838RecruitingPhase 4
Alternate-day antipsychotic dosing for schizophrenia
This trial looks at whether taking an antipsychotic every other day can keep symptoms controlled in adults with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder. It may help some people avoid daily dosing, but it requires specific medication stability and screening checks.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05973838Recruiting
Telemedicine support plus recovery coaching for multiple drug use
This study tests whether adding peer recovery support to a phone/video treatment program helps people stay in treatment longer and reduce polysubstance use. It focuses on adults in opioid use disorder care who have used other non-prescribed substances in the last three months.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05515354RecruitingPhase 4
Smoking quit plan matched to your menstrual cycle phase
This Phase 4 study tests a smoking-quit treatment plan timed to your menstrual cycle. It may help you quit smoking and learn how quitting support works for people who menstruate regularly.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT06534047RecruitingPhase 4
Brain stimulation or nicotine patch to help you quit smoking
This study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment called rTMS can help people with psychiatric conditions quit smoking. You will be randomly assigned to get either rTMS or a nicotine patch, and your progress will be tracked to see which treatment works better.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06922721Recruiting
Addiction, trauma, and immigration study for young adults
This study looks at how addiction, trauma, and immigration affect young adults living in housing centers. It aims to better understand their needs and how to help them.
Jarville-la-MalgrangeAges 18–25 - NCT05836207Recruiting
Rewards for quitting cannabis in young adults
This study tests whether offering rewards can help young adults stop using cannabis. You would attend a treatment clinic and provide supervised urine tests twice each week while aiming to quit.
AmsterdamAges 16–22 - NCT06086366Recruiting
Brain scan study for depression after COVID-19
This study uses brain scans to understand depression that starts soon after COVID-19. Researchers want to see if there are changes in brain chemistry related to depression, and you may help find new treatment targets.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for addiction disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 101 recruiting addiction disorders 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 disorders 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 disorders 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.