Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Alcohol Use Disorder clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 41 recruiting alcohol use disorder studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT07420283RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Brenipatide for opioid use disorder
This trial tests a new medicine called Brenipatide for people with opioid use disorder who are already taking buprenorphine but still occasionally use non-prescribed opioids. It aims to see if the study drug can help reduce opioid use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT05807139RecruitingPhase 1
Spironolactone for alcohol use disorder
This Phase 1 study tests whether spironolactone (a medicine that affects salt and hormone balance) is safe and potentially helpful in people with alcohol use disorder. You may be eligible if you are currently drinking heavily, have low alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and meet several lab and medication safety rules.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–99 - NCT06552741Recruiting
Screening for substance and alcohol use studies
This study screens people with or without past or current substance or alcohol use problems. It helps the researchers see if you might qualify for other studies at the NIDA research center.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06067737RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin and buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
This study tests whether adding psilocybin (a psychedelic medicine) to buprenorphine (a medication for opioid use disorder) can help people stop using opioids and stay in recovery. It is for people who have already been on buprenorphine but are still using other opioids.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–70 - NCT07644052RecruitingPhase 3
A medication to ease cannabis withdrawal symptoms
This study tests whether a medication called PP-01 can help reduce cravings and uncomfortable symptoms when people stop using cannabis. If you're a heavy cannabis user who wants to quit and experiences withdrawal symptoms, this trial may help you manage the difficult transition.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT06860607RecruitingPhase 1
Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study
A pilot study exploring the interaction between environment and alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–100 - NCT05630781Recruiting
Orexin's role in the neurobiology of addiction
This study looks at how a brain chemical called orexin affects addiction. Researchers will give a medication that blocks orexin to see if it helps reduce cravings or use. It might help people who smoke or vape regularly.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT05452772RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin plus niacin to help quit smoking
This Phase 2 study tests whether a psilocybin “session” with niacin can help people quit smoking. It’s for adults who smoke daily and want to quit but have tried and struggled before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT03845205Recruiting
Liver transplant timing study for alcohol-related liver disease
This study compares early versus standard liver transplant timing for people whose liver illness was caused by alcohol use. It looks at treatment outcomes to see which approach helps patients do better.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05163301Recruiting
Alcohol relapse prevention for adults living with HIV
This study looks at ways to help people with HIV reduce the chance of heavy drinking coming back after a period of lower-risk drinking. It will use regular patient-reported check-ins about alcohol use to understand relapse patterns and test the approach’s impact.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04197921Recruiting
Brain-focused ultrasound for opioid addiction-related substance use
This trial studies Exablate, a non-surgical brain treatment that aims to change activity in a specific brain area involved in cravings and substance use. It is meant for people in structured opioid or substance use treatment who are currently abstaining from opioids and other illicit drugs.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT05027919RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ways to predict opioid withdrawal during a taper
This Phase 2 study looks at what opioid withdrawal looks like in the body and whether they can measure it in a meaningful way. You may join if you have an opioid use disorder, can show physical dependence, and are interested in tapering (gradually reducing) opioids under study care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT05445804RecruitingPhase 1
Oral cannabidiol (CBD) to help you quit tobacco
This Phase 1 study tests whether taking oral CBD can help people quit tobacco. It also checks safety and helps researchers learn how people respond to the treatment while they practice quitting.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT05538910Recruiting
Study brain links between depression and substance use
This study uses brain imaging and questionnaires to understand how substance use and depression are connected in the brain. It may help researchers identify biological patterns that could guide better treatments in the future.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT05732207Recruiting
Study of brain changes in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at whether alcohol use disorder affects the cerebellum, a part of the brain involved in movement and balance. It may help researchers understand brain impacts and guide better treatments.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 25–55 - NCT05913752RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug CMND-100 in people with alcohol use disorder
This early study tests the safety and dosing of CMND-100 in first-time participants, including people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and some healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand whether the drug is safe, and how it might affect alcohol use in AUD.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT07059078Recruiting
Talk therapy with or without mindfulness for teen drinking
This study tests whether a brief talk therapy session, sometimes combined with mindfulness exercises, can help teens reduce alcohol use. It is designed for teens who get care at Johns Hopkins and already drink alcohol at least once a month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–17 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT06548490RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for Opioid Use Disorder
This study tests whether a once-weekly injection of semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) can reduce opioid use in people who are already on buprenorphine or methadone but still using opioids. It lasts about 19 weeks.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT06676059Recruiting
Substance use monitoring study with a smartphone app
This study uses a smartphone app and daily surveys to track alcohol or drug use. It aims to create a database for future research on addiction patterns and recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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 - NCT05011266RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Buprenorphine plus naltrexone shot to prevent opioid relapse
This trial tests whether a combination of buprenorphine (through your care plan) and a monthly extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) shot can help prevent opioid relapse. It may help people who are ready to move toward a naltrexone-based relapse-prevention treatment after detox.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18–65
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting alcohol use disorder studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins University · 6 studies
- National Institute on Drug Abuse · 6 studies
- Maryland Treatment Centers - Avery Road Treatment Center · 4 studies
- Maryland Treatment Centers · 3 studies
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · 3 studies
- Harriet Lane Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
What taking part in a alcohol use disorder study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting alcohol use disorder studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there alcohol use disorder clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 41 recruiting alcohol use disorder studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a alcohol use disorder study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a alcohol use disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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