Clinical trials
Alcohol Drinking clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol drinking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 80 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05729256Recruiting
Study on alcohol and impulsive sexual choices in gay men
This study looks at how heavy drinking may affect “heat of the moment” sexual decisions and related thinking. You may be able to take part if you meet specific recent sex and drinking criteria.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05288790RecruitingPhase 2
Study how gut chemicals and alcohol affect heart risk in HIV
This Phase 2 study looks at how “microbiome metabolites” (chemicals from gut bacteria) and alcohol may affect heart and blood vessel risk in people living with HIV. If you qualify, you may be asked to follow a study plan to see how these factors change health markers related to cardiovascular disease.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–89 - NCT05363878Recruiting
Trauma-informed alcohol help for First Nation adults
This study looks at an alcohol program designed with First Nation culture and trauma-informed support. You may be able to join if you recently used alcohol and want to cut down or stop.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 18–90 - NCT05491551Recruiting
Alcohol training program to help you cut back or quit
This study tests a structured training program for young adults who’ve been drinking heavily, to help them reduce drinking or quit. You’ll be asked to complete daily short check-ins and follow study instructions, and you may be randomly assigned to different parts of the program.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18–26 - NCT05873413Recruiting
Study of drinking motivations and attitudes in young adults
This study asks young adults about why they drink alcohol and what they think about drinking. It may help researchers better understand heavy drinking patterns and how to design better support.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 18–25 - NCT07663448Recruiting
Mobile app to help young adults cut down on drinking and opioid use
This study tests a smartphone app to help young adults reduce how often they drink alcohol and use opioids at the same time. If you're interested in cutting back and use both substances close together at least once a week, this app might support your goals.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–25 - NCT04584333Recruiting
Dentist care for alcohol-related mouth changes
This trial looks at whether a dentist-led approach can help control ongoing mouth conditions linked with heavy alcohol use. It focuses on adults with long-lasting mouth patches diagnosed by biopsy as oral lichen planus or oral leukoplakia.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 40 years+ - NCT06513819RecruitingPhase 1
HIV and Alcohol Study for People on Multiple Medications
This study looks at how alcohol use affects people with HIV who take multiple medications, including certain brain or nerve drugs. It aims to find safer ways to manage their health.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 50 years+ - NCT06584448Recruiting
Drinking, acetate, and stress study
This study looks at how acetate (a substance produced when the body breaks down alcohol) affects stress and drinking. It tests if giving acetate can help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce their drinking.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06338215Recruiting
Moderate drinking vs. abstention advice for adults
This study compares two approaches for adults who drink regularly: advice on drinking in moderation vs. advice to stop drinking entirely. The goal is to see which approach better prevents major diseases and early death over time.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 50–75 - NCT06309134Recruiting
Healthy families program for LGBTQ+ teens
This study tests a program for teens and their caregivers to support healthy relationships. It is designed for sexual or gender minority teens aged 15-18 who have had a dating or sexual relationship recently.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 15–18 - NCT06535867Recruiting
Comparing phone-based vs. in-person mouth cancer screening in rural India
This study compares two ways to find early signs of mouth cancer or conditions that could lead to cancer. One method uses a simple phone-based health check, and the other uses standard in-person screening. People in rural areas of Varanasi who are at risk—such as those who use tobacco or have mouth sores—may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05380765Recruiting
Help for First Nation teens to prevent substance use
This trial tests a positive, prevention-focused approach to help North American Indian (First Nation) teens make healthier choices about substance use. It involves both teens and an adult family member who supports good decision-making.
Kingston, Rhode IslandAges 10–14 - NCT04084860RecruitingPhase 2
Brief medicine trial to help reduce heavy alcohol drinking
This Phase 2 study tests a brief medication approach meant to reduce “problem drinking.” It may help people cut back or stop alcohol use by adjusting brain signaling related to drinking cravings and urges.
New York, New YorkAges 21–70 - NCT04110756Recruiting
Program to help teens change health behaviors
This study tests a program designed to help teens make healthier choices. It’s for teens who are 15–17 and are currently drinking alcohol, who come to specific UCSF pediatric check-up visits.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 15–17 - NCT05611502Recruiting
Study uses brain stimulation to test attention changes
This study uses a treatment called TMS to see how it affects attention (how you focus and process information). You may be placed in a group based on how often you drink alcohol, and your eligibility depends on safety checks for MRI and TMS.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT06416059Recruiting
Smartphone support for Black adults who drink heavily and feel anxious
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help Black adults who drink heavily and also feel anxious. The app provides tools to reduce drinking and manage anxiety, all from your phone.
Houston, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT06501677Recruiting
Web program for couples concerned about drinking
This trial tests a web-based program for couples where one partner is concerned about their drinking. You and your partner will use a smartphone app to share daily feelings and drinking habits, with the goal of reducing risky drinking.
Portland, OregonAges 18 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 - NCT05649982Recruiting
Digital guidance program for risky alcohol use
This study tests a Swedish digital tool that gives guidance to help people reduce problematic drinking. You may be able to join if your alcohol screening results suggest risky use and you can use the internet and digital content.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07390084Recruiting
How stress and social settings affect drinking decisions
This study looks at how stress and being with others might affect your decision to drink more alcohol. It helps researchers understand what influences drinking in social situations.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–50 - 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 - NCT06420050Enrolling by invitation
Instagram program for heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a new Instagram-based program to help young adults who drink heavily cut back. It's a simple, confidential way to get support through a social media platform you already use.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol drinking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 80 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.