Clinical trials
Alcohol Drinking clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol drinking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 72 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06303778Recruiting
Smartphone app with medications for heavy drinking
This study tests whether a smartphone app, when used alongside medications for alcohol use disorder, helps Veterans reduce heavy drinking. If you're a Veteran receiving care at the VA, this could be a way to get extra support for your drinking goals.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07782398Recruiting
Smartphone stress prompts and hair steroid levels in college students
This study tests whether brief prompts to help you cope with stress, sent to your smartphone, can improve your wellbeing. It will also look at stress hormones in hair as a way to measure long-term stress levels.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - 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 - 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 - NCT06885190Recruiting
Alcohol cues and senses in young adult drinkers
This study looks at how young adults who binge drink process different senses (like sight, sound, and touch) when they see alcohol-related cues. It aims to understand how the brain reacts in binge drinkers compared to social drinkers.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–25 - 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 - NCT07143565Recruiting
Reducing alcohol use in teens with online tools
This trial tests if online education hubs and chat-based text messaging can help teenagers in Hong Kong cut down on drinking and binge drinking. If you're a teen who drinks and uses WhatsApp, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 12–18 - NCT06821295RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Smartphone app to help reduce drinking at shelters
This trial tests a smartphone app that gives you personal tips to help you drink less alcohol, especially if you are staying at or getting services from a shelter. The app sends you messages at the right times to help you cut back on drinking.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT03764098RecruitingPhase 2
Guanfacine to reduce heavy drinking in adults with alcohol use disorder
This Phase 2 study tests whether guanfacine can reduce drinking in women and men who drink heavily and meet criteria for alcohol use disorder. It also looks at how the medicine affects drinking patterns in a controlled setting.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT07516873Recruiting
Mindfulness and Nerve Stimulation for Young Adults Drinking Heavily
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training combined with a mild electrical stimulation device on the ear can help reduce cravings and urges to drink alcohol in people aged 21–29 who drink heavily. The goal is to understand if this combination approach works better than either alone.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 21–29 - NCT06754176Recruiting
Alcohol and AFib: Avoiding vs. Allowing Drinking
This study tests whether avoiding alcohol completely for two weeks helps people with AFib have fewer episodes, compared to allowing regulated drinking. You will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06895018Enrolling by invitation
Grape Drink Trial for Diabetes and Fatty Liver
This study tests a drink made from grape pomace (a natural byproduct) that is rich in polyphenols—compounds that may help the liver and heart. Participants have type 2 diabetes and mild fatty liver, and researchers want to see if the drink improves liver health, blood sugar, and gut bacteria over several months.
NaplesAges 35–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol drinking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 72 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.