Clinical trials
Alcohol Use Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol use disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 355 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07413458Recruiting
VR nature for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) nature scenes can help people with alcohol use disorder who also have depression. You'll be in an intensive outpatient program and may try VR sessions to see if they reduce cravings and improve mood.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07397598Recruiting
Peer support after liver transplant for alcohol-related disease
This study tests whether having a peer supporter who has been through liver transplant for alcohol-related disease helps you stay alcohol-free and feel supported. It may be a good fit if you are in early recovery after transplant.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07340554Recruiting
Brain imaging study for teens who use cannabis
This study looks at the brains of teenagers who use cannabis using an MRI scanner. It aims to understand how cannabis affects the developing brain, which might help improve treatment options.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 14–17 - NCT07342504Recruiting
Brief alcohol support for people on buprenorphine
This trial tests a brief alcohol-focused support program designed for people who are already taking buprenorphine for opioid addiction. The goal is to help you reduce your drinking in a way that fits with your current treatment.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05959434RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy program to reduce drinking relapse and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests a combined therapy approach for people who have both alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you process stressful memories and lower the chances of relapse back to heavy drinking.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07325266RecruitingPhase 2
Testing apremilast for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a pill called apremilast can help reduce drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. You'll take the medication and attend regular visits to see how it affects your alcohol cravings and use.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05474989RecruitingPhase 2
LSD-assisted therapy for alcohol use disorder
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an LSD treatment approach, combined with study procedures, can help people with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder cut down or stop drinking. It may help reset patterns around cravings and drinking, but it also requires careful safety screening.
BaselAges 25 years+ - NCT07281261Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a mild nerve stimulation device (tAN) can help reduce alcohol cravings and withdrawal. It's for people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder who are going through withdrawal and do not use tobacco.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT07279558RecruitingPhase 2
CBD and Alcohol Use Study
This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can help people who drink alcohol regularly reduce their drinking or change their drinking patterns. You may be eligible if you're 21-65, have used CBD or cannabis before, drink alcohol regularly, and don't take certain medications that could interfere.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT07273955Recruiting
Alcohol use and weight-loss surgery: a study of addiction follow-up
This study looks at how alcohol use disorder changes after weight-loss surgery. Researchers want to understand the link between eating disorders, alcohol problems, and addiction treatment before and after surgery.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06494891RecruitingPhase 2
Understanding motivation for IV alcohol drinking
This study looks at why people with alcohol use disorder choose to drink alcohol given through an IV. The goal is to better understand the motivation behind drinking, which could help improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT07232641Recruiting
How pandemic rules affected opioid addiction treatment in the VA
This study looks at how changes in federal and state rules about medications for opioid use disorder during the pandemic affected veterans. It uses information already in your VA records, so there are no extra visits or tests needed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07221383Enrolling by invitation
A smartphone app to help reduce heavy drinking
This study tests a smartphone program to help people who want to cut back on heavy drinking. It focuses on delivering support via text messages over the course of a month.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07218354RecruitingPhase 3
Study of semaglutide to help veterans drink less alcohol
This study tests whether a weekly medicine called semaglutide can help veterans who drink heavily reduce their alcohol intake. If you're a veteran and want to cut down on drinking, this study may be an option.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07219953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing brenipatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests an experimental medicine called brenipatide to help people reduce or stop drinking. It involves getting a daily injection and completing check-ins and questionnaires over several months.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07219966RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Brenipatide for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests an injectable medicine called brenipatide to help people with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder reduce or stop drinking. It is for adults who are motivated to change their drinking habits.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT07214467Recruiting
Adaptive brain stimulation for opioid use disorder
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation that adapts to your brain activity, aiming to reduce cravings and help you control opioid use. It is for people with long-standing opioid use disorder who have not gotten lasting relief from at least 3 treatment attempts, including medication.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT07191561Recruiting
Liver fat and alcohol use disorder study
This trial looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder. It may help find better ways to treat liver problems related to drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05778734Recruiting
Study to help young adults improve alcohol steadiness
This study is looking at ways to increase “alcohol abstinence,” meaning drinking less or stopping. It focuses on young adults who currently drink and have symptoms of alcohol use disorder, and it may help them build skills to reduce or stop drinking.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–24 - NCT07525258Recruiting
Improving alcohol use disorder care for liver disease patients
This trial tests a new approach to help healthcare providers better support patients with alcohol-related liver disease who struggle with alcohol use. The study aims to make treatment easier to access and more effective within Yale's hospital system.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07171359Recruiting
TMS therapy for opioid and alcohol use recovery
This trial tests whether TMS (a non-invasive brain stimulation) can improve recovery for people with both opioid and alcohol use disorders. You must be in a specific outpatient program in Portland, Oregon.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 355 recruiting alcohol use disorder 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 use disorder 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 use disorder 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.