Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Alcohol Use Disorder clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 42 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 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- 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 - 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 - NCT07764536Recruiting
Parent training plus a digital tool for child temper outbursts
This trial tests whether a digital tool can make parent training more effective for children who have frequent temper outbursts and irritability. The training helps parents learn skills to manage their child's behavior, and the digital tool may help them practice and apply those skills.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–13 - NCT04946851Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol use study for adults who join the NIAAA screening
This study uses a brain-and-behavior “assessment” (neuroclinical testing) to better understand addiction. You may be tested only if you are an adult and are enrolled in the NIAAA screening program, and you cannot join if you are acutely intoxicated.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07046819RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for liver disease linked to alcohol use
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a medication that helps with weight and blood sugar, can improve liver health in people with alcohol use disorder who also have fatty liver disease. It aims to reduce liver fat and related risks.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–100 - NCT07137442Recruiting
Tic study: comparing tics and functional tics with brain tests
This study uses EEG and EMG tests to tell the difference between tics and functional tics. You may help doctors better understand and diagnose these conditions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT06484075RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sleep medication for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether suvorexant, a sleep aid, can help people with alcohol use disorder by looking at brain changes. It may improve sleep and reduce drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT06684483Recruiting
Heavy alcohol use and your mouth health
This study looks at how heavy alcohol use affects your saliva and mouth health. It compares people with alcohol use disorder to healthy volunteers to see if the heavy drinking changes the mouth's natural defenses.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06269627RecruitingPhase 4
Brain activity study for alcohol use treatment
This trial tests how the medication acamprosate affects brain activity in people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand how this treatment works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT05703685RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging brain inflammation target in depression with PET
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan tracer to see how a specific brain target (PDE4B) is involved in major depressive disorder (MDD). It’s mainly testing whether the imaging approach works and what it shows in people with depression who meet specific safety and medication rules.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT02231840Recruiting
Study of how alcohol use changes over time
This study follows people over time to understand how alcohol use develops and changes. It may help researchers learn what factors are linked to changes in drinking, and it involves genetic testing and an MRI scan.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02531880RecruitingPhase 1
MRI test of a brain barrier issue in hard-to-treat epilepsy
This early-phase study uses a special MRI approach to look for signs that the “blood-brain barrier” is breaking down in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. It may help researchers understand what is happening in the brain and guide future treatments, though it is primarily a testing/study study.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT07027839RecruitingPhase 1
Alcohol effects on brain imaging for phosphodiesterase
This study uses PET scans to see how alcohol affects a protein in the brain called PDE4B. It may help explain how alcohol works in the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–70 - 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 - NCT07559500RecruitingPhase 1
Study of tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a diabetes drug, affects brain chemistry linked to alcohol use. Researchers want to see if it can help people with mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorder who also have tried stimulants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT05677321Recruiting
Study how taste and smell differ in alcohol use disorder
This study compares how people with alcohol use disorder and people without it experience taste and smell. It also checks brain activity during taste/smell testing to understand individual differences that may be linked to alcohol use.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06795581RecruitingPhase 1
Brain imaging study for alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with alcohol use disorder. The goal is to better understand how alcohol affects the brain, which may lead to new treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting alcohol use disorder studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 15 studies
- Avery Road Treatment Center (ARTC)
- University of Maryland
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
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 42 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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