Clinical trials
Addiction clinical trials
Below are recruiting addiction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 213 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06916754Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for alcohol addiction
This study compares two types of therapy to help people reduce or stop drinking. You will attend weekly sessions for 12 weeks and learn new skills or use hypnotherapy to support your recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06942559Recruiting
Brain stimulation for treatment-resistant OCD
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation (TMS) that is timed to your brain's natural rhythms, targeting a part of the brain linked to OCD. It may help people whose OCD has not improved with standard treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07001735Recruiting
Talking for Change: Preventing child sexual abuse before it happens
This study tests a program called 'Talking for Change' to help people who are worried they might sexually harm a child. It offers group therapy and support to reduce that risk.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07023419Recruiting
Psychiatric disorders and addiction relapse screening
This trial screens for psychiatric disorders in people being treated for addiction and checks if these disorders affect relapse. It aims to help improve care for people going through withdrawal.
StrasbourgAges 16 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+ - NCT07032467Recruiting
Social media use and exercise habits in young adults
This study looks at how much young adults use social media and whether it is linked to a need to exercise too much. If you spend a lot of time on social media each day, you may help us understand this connection.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–24 - 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 - NCT07059377RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide to help smokers with diabetes quit
This study tests if the diabetes drug semaglutide can help people with type 2 diabetes stop smoking more easily. Participants will get either semaglutide or a placebo to see if it improves quit rates.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07061522Recruiting
Smoking effects on leg speed and coordination
This study looks at how smoking affects how fast and smoothly you can move your legs. If you are a young adult smoker, your participation helps researchers understand how smoking might slow down your reflexes and coordination.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–25 - NCT07064590Recruiting
TMS for alcohol craving: a brain stimulation study
This study tests whether a gentle magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the front of the brain can help reduce alcohol cravings. It's designed for people with alcohol dependence who are not in severe withdrawal.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT07080788Recruiting
Native American Pain Risk Study: Smoking Cessation
This study looks at how quitting smoking affects pain in Native American adults. Eligible participants are daily smokers who own a smartphone and do not have heart problems or chronic pain.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07097545Recruiting
Social media, exercise, and mindfulness for college students
This study tests whether limiting social media to a few minutes daily and doing brief exercise or mindfulness activities for two weeks can improve well-being. It is for Johns Hopkins students who use social media a lot and currently exercise an hour or less each day.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07105449Recruiting
Testing high-potency cannabis concentrates in regular users
This study looks at how high-potency cannabis concentrates affect people who already use cannabis a few times a week. You will be asked to vape a concentrate and then have your reactions monitored.
Toronto, OntarioAges 19–55 - 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+ - NCT07165808Recruiting
Nicotine pouch abuse liability study
This study looks at how different nicotine pouch products affect people's desire to use them. It may help if you currently use nicotine pouches and are not planning to quit.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21–35 - NCT07198971Recruiting
Music therapy to help cancer patients quit smoking
This study tests whether adding music therapy sessions can help people with cancer quit smoking more easily. You'll work with a tobacco addiction nurse and a music therapist to see if the music part makes it easier to stick with quitting.
Montpellier, HeraultAges 18 years+ - NCT07273955Recruiting
Alcohol use and weight-loss surgery: a study of addiction follow-up
This study looks at how alcohol use disorder changes after weight-loss surgery. Researchers want to understand the link between eating disorders, alcohol problems, and addiction treatment before and after surgery.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07292883RecruitingPhase 2
Accelerated TMS for smoking cessation
This trial tests whether a rapid form of brain stimulation (TMS) can help people stop smoking. It is designed for adults who are ready to quit within the next month.
Penetanguishene, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07298902Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation to help quit smoking
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help long-term smokers quit. You'll receive a safe magnetic pulse to brain areas linked to cravings, and researchers track your progress.
Houston, TexasAges 20–60 - NCT07322432RecruitingPhase 2
The CONQUER trial: quitting vaping with e-cigarette reduction
This study tests whether gradually reducing nicotine in e-cigarettes helps people who vape quit completely. It is for adults who are ready to stop and want a structured program.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07325279RecruitingPhase 1
Nalmefene Implant Safety Study in Healthy Adults
This trial tests a new implant form of the medicine nalmefene to see if it is safe and well-tolerated in healthy adults. It is an early-phase study that helps researchers understand how the body reacts to the implant before testing it in people with opioid use problems.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07341230Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for alcohol addiction
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation can help people with severe alcohol addiction who haven't been helped by other treatments. It involves implanting a device to stimulate brain areas linked to addiction.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for addiction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 213 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.