Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Alcohol Drinking clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 7 recruiting alcohol drinking studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT03262259Recruiting
Testing a global smart drinking goals program
This study looks at a “smart drinking goals” program for teens and adults. If it helps, it could guide safer drinking choices and goal-setting in everyday life.
Calverton, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT04781322RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug to reduce LDL cholesterol effects in heavy drinkers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe a cholesterol-lowering antibody (alirocumab) is in people who drink heavily but are not seeking alcohol treatment. It also looks at early drug effects in the body to see how it might change cholesterol-related signals.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT02108080Recruiting
Study of brain imaging in people with alcohol use disorder
This study collects natural history information and brain imaging (MRI) using an imaging instrument to compare people with alcohol use disorder and people without. It may help researchers understand how brain imaging works in real-world participants and how it relates to alcohol-related health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04391816Recruiting
Study of how alcohol use changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study follows people over time to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use and related health or behaviors. You may help by answering short surveys by phone or online on a regular schedule.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02108054Recruiting
Building and testing tasks to measure brain and movement
This study helps create and test simple tasks that measure brain function and movement in people with different backgrounds. It may help researchers better understand how the brain and body work, which can improve future alcohol-related treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT03294460RecruitingPhase 1
Genetic study of smoking and alcohol response in healthy adults
This Phase 1 study tests whether certain genes linked to nicotine receptors affect how people feel and respond to alcohol. It also compares alcohol responses in smokers versus non-smokers using brain imaging (MRI) and alcohol-earning/reward tasks, aiming to better understand why some people may crave alcohol more than others.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT06303778Recruiting
App and medication study to reduce heavy drinking
This study tests if using a smartphone app along with medication can help Veterans reduce heavy drinking. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups to see which approach works better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting alcohol drinking studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 4 studies
- HBSA
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
What taking part in a alcohol drinking study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting alcohol drinking studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there alcohol drinking clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 7 recruiting alcohol drinking studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a alcohol drinking study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a alcohol drinking trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New alcohol drinking studies open near Baltimore regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.