Clinical trials
Alcohol Drinking clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol drinking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 81 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06002633Recruiting
Alcohol effects and brain responses in PTSD
This study explores how people with PTSD respond to alcohol and how their brains handle approach or avoidance situations. You may participate if you drink alcohol occasionally and are between 21 and 60 years old.
Austin, TexasAges 21–60 - NCT05619185Recruiting
Online program to help couples reduce risky drinking
This study tests an adaptive (tailored) online program to help service members and their partners cut down risky alcohol use. It also focuses on whether couples can practice healthier communication and coping skills while feeling safe together.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06158880Recruiting
Alcohol and men's sexual risk behaviors
This study looks at how alcohol affects men's decisions about sex, especially risky behaviors like not using condoms. If you join, you may help researchers understand how to reduce HIV and STI risk.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 21–30 - NCT05145868Recruiting
Text-message program to reduce alcohol-fueled partner violence
This trial tests whether a “just-in-time” text-message support program can help reduce alcohol-facilitated intimate partner violence you may have caused. It’s focused on people who drink heavily at times, have recent relationship violence history, and can receive texts for about 30 days.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–30 - NCT04770025RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation with therapy for risky alcohol use
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can make standard psychotherapy work better for people who drink in a risky way. It’s designed for community participants who are not already in alcohol-use treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 21–60 - NCT06789250Recruiting
Online therapy for mental health and alcohol use issues
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program designed for people who struggle with both mental health symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and problematic alcohol use. The goal is to see if this approach can help improve both issues at the same time, conveniently from home.
LinköpingAges 18 years+ - NCT07086508Recruiting
A program to reduce teen drinking
This study is testing a program to help high schoolers drink less alcohol. You and a parent would answer questions together online.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 15–65 - NCT05766761Recruiting
Support to reduce alcohol during pregnancy
This study aims to help reduce alcohol use in pregnancy by offering support or testing an approach for people who’ve had alcohol recently. It may help you lower the risk to your pregnancy by focusing on alcohol exposure.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05988931Recruiting
Text message program for teens who drink alcohol
This study tests a text message program to help teenagers reduce or stop their alcohol use. If you or your teen has had alcohol in the past year and has a phone that can receive texts, this may be a good fit.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 12–19 - NCT05015881Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Brain and heart scans in alcohol use disorder
This study uses special brain and heart scans to see how sugar (glucose) is used in people with alcohol use disorder compared with people without it. It may help researchers understand the brain–heart connection in alcohol use disorder.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21–65 - NCT06570720Recruiting
Alcohol support training for sorority members
This pilot study tests a program called ASSIST to help sorority members support each other around alcohol use. It aims to see if the training is helpful and well-received.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT05847504Enrolling by invitation
Phone-based skills training for suicide risk related to alcohol
This study tests a skills-training program delivered with a smartphone to help reduce suicidal thoughts or crises in people who have been drinking heavily. It focuses on people who were recently hospitalized for a suicide crisis and who also have hazardous alcohol use.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06136195RecruitingPhase 1
Mavoglurant for alcohol craving in heavy drinkers
This trial tests whether a medication called mavoglurant can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people who are heavy drinkers with alcohol use disorder and are not looking for treatment.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–50 - 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+ - NCT07238998Recruiting
App to help high-risk drinkers reduce alcohol use
This study tests a mobile app that uses motivational interviewing to help high-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. You may be eligible if you want to cut back on drinking and use an Android phone.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–59 - NCT05620849Recruiting
Young adult alcohol health education program study
This study tests an education program about alcohol and health for young adults. It may help you learn safer choices and better understand health effects.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–24 - NCT06976528Recruiting
Relationship conflict and heavy drinking in young couples
This study looks at how romantic relationship conflicts and stress relate to heavy drinking in young adults. It involves a lab visit where you may be given alcohol and answer questions about your relationship and drinking habits.
New York, New YorkAges 21–29 - NCT06648629Recruiting
Counseling to help HIV patients who drink too much
This study tests a counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people living with HIV who drink at unhealthy levels reduce their drinking. If you're on HIV treatment and drink more than recommended, this program may help you build healthier habits.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07214207RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a sleep medicine for alcohol use disorder and stress-related drinking
This trial tests whether a medicine called suvorexant, which is used for sleep, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less, especially when stressed. You would receive the medicine or a placebo, and researchers will track your drinking and stress levels over several weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT05991882Recruiting
Mobile app study for young adults who use alcohol and marijuana
This trial tests a mobile app (phone-based) program for young adults who use both alcohol and marijuana. It aims to help you reduce risky use and improve your confidence in handling these substances.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18–30 - NCT05281874Enrolling by invitation
Personalized program to prevent alcohol misuse and sexual assault
This study tests a personalized prevention program for college students to reduce heavy drinking and related sexual assault risk. If you’ve had at least one episode of heavy drinking in the past month, you may be invited to participate.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–25 - NCT04786587Recruiting
Study of alcohol reporting during pregnancy
This study looks at how alcohol use is reported during pregnancy. It may help improve how pregnant people share this information during prenatal care.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07157124Recruiting
Testing visual patterns to reduce alcohol cravings
This study tests whether a simple visual pattern on your computer screen can help reduce alcohol cravings and drinking. If you're a college student who drinks at least once a week and experiences cravings, you may be able to help find a new way to manage urges.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–29
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol drinking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 81 recruiting alcohol drinking 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 alcohol drinking 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 alcohol drinking 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.