Clinical trials · Washington
Alcohol Use clinical trials in Washington
We’re tracking 11 recruiting alcohol use studies with a site in Washington — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Washington
- NCT06265506Recruiting
Virtual Reward Program for Cutting Back on Heavy Drinking
This study tests a virtual program that rewards you for reducing heavy drinking. You'd use a phone app, check in via Zoom, and get a glimpse into your drinking patterns through a blood test. It might be a good fit if you want to cut back on heavy drinking without going to an in-person clinic.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06318026Recruiting
Personalized alcohol care for primary care patients
This study tests a new way to help people who drink heavily get personalized support for cutting back or quitting. You may qualify if you have had a recent primary care visit and screening shows risky drinking.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - 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.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT07218354RecruitingPhase 3
Medication for reducing alcohol use in veterans
This study tests whether a medication (semaglutide) can help veterans reduce or stop drinking alcohol. It is for veterans who drink heavily and have alcohol use disorder, and who are interested in cutting down.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06736444Recruiting
Sleep and Substance Use Help for Young Adults
This study tests a brief program to help young adults who struggle with sleep and also use alcohol or cannabis. The program teaches skills to improve sleep quality and reduce risky substance use.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–29 - NCT06702007RecruitingPhase 3
E-help for reducing alcohol harm
This study tests a program that helps reduce harm from drinking for people in Housing First. It uses electronic tools and support to help you cut back safely.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21 years+ - NCT06457841Recruiting
Stress and Resilience in Afro-Descent Adults
This study looks at how stress and resilience affect people who use alcohol or cannabis to cope. It's for adults of Afro-descent who have used alcohol or cannabis at least a few times recently and are not in treatment for substance use.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–30 - NCT07036198Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol reduction program for UW students
This study is testing a new program to help University of Washington students who drink alcohol to cut back or drink more safely. It looks at your drinking habits and offers support.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–24 - NCT06303778Recruiting
App and medication study to reduce heavy drinking
This study tests if using a smartphone app along with medication can help Veterans reduce heavy drinking. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups to see which approach works better.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–80 - NCT07052318Recruiting
Music app for stress relief in early alcohol recovery
This study tests whether listening to music through a smartphone app can help reduce stress for people who are in the first year of recovery from alcohol use disorder. If you're 18-35 and have a smartphone, you may be able to join.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18–35
Alcohol Use trials by city in Washington
Where these studies are running in Washington
Institutions with a site for the recruiting alcohol use studies listed above.
- University of Washington · 4 studies
- Washington State University · 3 studies
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System · 2 studies
- Downtown Emergency Service Center
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
What taking part in a alcohol use 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.
Common questions
- Are there alcohol use clinical trials in Washington?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 11 recruiting alcohol use studies with a site in Washington, 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 study in Washington?
- 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 Washington to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Washington, 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 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.
Not the right time?
New alcohol use studies open in Washington regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.