Clinical trials
Alcohol-Related Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol-related disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07706660Recruiting
Mindfulness for alcohol use disorder treatment
This trial tests whether adding body-focused mindfulness exercises to standard inpatient treatment can help people with alcohol use disorder. It may improve your ability to manage cravings and prevent relapse.
Warsaw, MazovianAges 18 years+ - NCT06070649RecruitingPhase 1
DMT for Alcohol Use Disorder
This trial tests whether a single dose of DMT, a psychedelic, can help people with alcohol use disorder. It's a small early-phase study to see if the treatment is safe and promising.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT06305624Recruiting
Smartphone app to help people with alcohol-related liver disease stop drinking
This trial tests whether a smartphone program can help people with alcohol-related liver disease reduce or stop drinking. If you have liver disease related to alcohol and have used alcohol in the past 6 months, this app-based support may be for you.
Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04164940Recruiting
Tracking how hospital care affects alcohol risk in older adults
This study looks at how adults aged 21+ change over time after being admitted to the hospital for alcohol-related problems. It may help researchers understand which hospital approaches work best for reducing future alcohol-related harm—especially for people who have not had alcohol or drug use disorders before.
StavangerAges 21 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 - NCT04400604Recruiting
Study of liver disease risk from heavy alcohol use
This study looks at people with heavy alcohol use who may have alcohol-related liver damage. It aims to better understand liver disease risk and how it changes over time, using blood tests, some scans, and possibly stored tissue.
LilleAges 18–75 - NCT05855031Recruiting
Liver care support for people getting alcohol-use treatment
This trial looks at liver-focused care for people receiving outpatient treatment for alcohol dependence or alcohol-related harmful drinking. It may help by checking and improving how your liver health is supported while you stay in alcohol-use treatment.
KøgeAges 18–110 - NCT05910580Recruiting
Screening and support for alcohol and substance risk in adults
This study aims to improve care access and outcomes for adults who screen positive for risky alcohol or drug use. If you qualify, you may be offered ways to connect to support during your reproductive years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06262958Recruiting
Early help for teen alcohol and substance issues
This study looks at early help for alcohol and substance use in teenagers. The goal is to see if early support can improve outcomes for young people who have been treated at a psychiatric clinic.
KuopioAges 14–19 - NCT06415721Recruiting
TMS guided by brain scans for alcohol use disorder
This study uses a brain stimulation technique called TMS combined with MRI scans to treat alcohol use disorder. It aims to see if targeting specific brain connections can help reduce drinking.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–75 - NCT06493773Recruiting
Alcohol help for new liver disease diagnosis
This trial tests a program to help people recently diagnosed with alcohol-related liver disease cut back on drinking. If you qualify, you may get support to improve your liver health.
Køge, KøgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06636227RecruitingPhase 1
Diclofenac dose study for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether different doses of diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug, can help people reduce heavy drinking. It looks at how the drug affects drinking patterns and overall health.
Catonsville, MarylandAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT06994962Recruiting
Smartphone app to reduce heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help young adults (ages 18–25) drink less alcohol. If you're a heavy drinker and want to use technology to cut back, this app might be a good fit for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–25 - NCT07039175RecruitingPhase 3
Helping veterans with chronic disease change smoking or drinking habits
This study tests a program to help veterans with diabetes, heart disease, or related conditions who are thinking about cutting back on smoking or alcohol. The goal is to see if the program can motivate positive changes in these habits.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07053098Recruiting
Boosting Alcohol Use Disorder Meds in Psychiatric Care
This study aims to help doctors and staff at three psychiatric clinics better prescribe medications for alcohol use disorder to patients with serious mental illness. It looks at whether extra support and guidance can improve treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–90 - 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+ - NCT07547696Recruiting
Preventing Alcohol-Related Pregnancy Risks for Native American Women
This study tests a smartphone-based program designed to help Native American women reduce risks related to alcohol use and unintended pregnancy. The program aims to provide personalized support and information through a mobile app you can access daily.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–44 - NCT04234139Enrolling by invitation
Study of severe alcoholic hepatitis patients before early liver transplant
This study follows people with severe alcoholic hepatitis who are being considered for an early liver transplant before they’ve been sober for 6 months. It aims to better understand this group’s situation and ethics/safety as early transplantation plans are made.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06701487Recruiting
Brain learning mechanisms and substance use control
This study looks at how certain learning mechanisms in the brain (called Pavlovian conditioning) influence your ability to control alcohol or drug use. It may help explain why some people have trouble stopping, and could lead to better treatments. You'll fill out questionnaires and likely have a brain scan (MRI).
DresdenAges 18–65 - NCT06819189RecruitingPhase 1
How a gene affects alcohol response
This study looks at how a specific gene (ZIP8) affects the way people respond to alcohol. You'll have MRI brain scans and may be given alcohol to see how your brain reacts. It's for healthy right-handed adults of European ancestry who have some drinking experience.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT04066192RecruitingPhase 2
Brexpiprazole trial for alcohol use disorder in adults
This study tests whether brexpiprazole can help adults with alcohol use disorder. You must currently not be taking alcohol-focused treatment or alcohol medicines, and you’ll likely complete questionnaires and brain scans.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT06949423Recruiting
Deep TMS for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can change brain activity related to alcohol use. It is for people who have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and are willing to attend clinic visits.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06514300Enrolling by invitation
Study of muscle fat in fatty liver disease
This study looks at how fat in the muscles may affect liver disease in people with fatty liver and related conditions like obesity or diabetes. It aims to better understand the connection between muscle fat and liver health.
BrusselsAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol-related disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting alcohol-related disorders 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-related disorders 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-related disorders 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.