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 370 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07029529RecruitingPhase 2
Apremilast for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a drug called apremilast can help people who drink heavily reduce their alcohol use. You will take the medication daily for several weeks and attend study visits to track your progress.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT07040592RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for HIV and alcohol use
This study is testing whether semaglutide, a medication already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with HIV who also have an alcohol use disorder cut back on drinking. It is for patients treated at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–99 - NCT07044531Recruiting
Peer recovery supporter training program study
This study tests a new training platform for peer recovery support specialists (PRSS). If you are in recovery and want to help others, this program could give you the skills you need.
Solon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07056894Recruiting
Cognitive training for substance use in early psychosis
This study tests a computer-based cognitive training program to help people with early psychosis reduce their alcohol and cannabis use. The program is designed to improve thinking skills and may make it easier to cut back on substance use.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges 16–30 - NCT07071779Recruiting
Online training to help young people resist alcohol or cocaine
This study tests a web-based training program to help teens and young adults (ages 14–35) improve their ability to say no to alcohol or cocaine. The training could make it easier to resist cravings during treatment.
BernAges 14–35 - NCT07118618RecruitingPhase 2
Probenecid for alcohol cravings and drinking
This study tests if the medication probenecid can help reduce cravings for alcohol and the amount you drink. It is for people who drink heavily and have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07118839RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MDMA therapy for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use
This study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help veterans who have both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. If you have tried a standard therapy before and want to reduce or stop drinking, this treatment may offer a new option.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07125534Recruiting
Alcohol and social interaction brain study
This study looks at how drinking alcohol affects brain activity during social interactions. You will be asked to visit the lab, consume a measured amount of alcohol, and have your brain activity recorded while talking or interacting with others. It aims to help understand social brain function.
Champaign, IllinoisAges 21–30 - 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+ - NCT07178990Recruiting
Wellness and recovery app for people on opioid treatment
This study tests if a smartphone app can help people taking medications for opioid use disorder and who also have alcohol use disorder. You will use the app for 6 months and provide feedback through surveys and saliva drug tests.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 19–63 - 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 - NCT07223983RecruitingPhase 1
Semaglutide for alcohol use disorder after weight loss surgery
This trial tests if a once-weekly diabetes medication (semaglutide) can help people with alcohol use disorder who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the past 7 years. It may reduce alcohol cravings or drinking.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05181891RecruitingPhase 2
Trial uses enhanced cues to reduce alcohol and smoking
This Phase 2 study tests a program designed to help people cut down or stop heavy alcohol use and daily smoking at the same time. It will check your alcohol level at the start and uses urine tests during a short induction phase to confirm recent alcohol and ongoing smoking.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07638553RecruitingPhase 3
Psilocybin to prevent alcohol relapse with depression
This study tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help people with severe alcohol use disorder stay sober longer, especially if they also have depression. Participants receive guided psilocybin sessions alongside counseling to reduce the risk of returning to heavy drinking.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT02108054Recruiting
Building and testing tasks to measure brain and movement
This study helps create and test simple tasks that measure brain function and movement in people with different backgrounds. It may help researchers better understand how the brain and body work, which can improve future alcohol-related treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 370 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.