Clinical trials
Alcohol Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 275 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06918106Recruiting
Alcohol screening and brief counseling for outpatients after war
This trial tests a short counseling session for outpatients who drink alcohol at risky levels. The goal is to help reduce alcohol use after experiencing war-related stress.
Shirē, TigrayAges 18 years+ - NCT06005298Recruiting
Testing SBIRT to help with PrEP and alcohol use
This study looks at whether talking about alcohol use can help people stick with their PrEP routine. It tests a simple program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) to support your health and HIV prevention.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–85 - NCT06115252Recruiting
Brain scan study for young adults responding to programs
This study uses brain scans and follow-up surveys to understand how young adults respond to programs. It may help if you are a right-handed young adult without a history of brain injury or certain mental health conditions.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–24 - NCT06349083RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, combined with therapy can help people reduce or stop drinking. It aims to understand how psilocybin affects the brain and behavior in people with alcohol use disorder.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05153811Recruiting
Try reducing alcohol use with phone and sensor tracking
This study looks at whether “less alcohol” is achievable by using smartphone apps and wearable/breath sensors to track drinking. It is for adults who drink often and live with HIV, and it tests a plan that starts with a period of no alcohol, then shifts to fewer drinking days.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 35–70 - NCT06420050Enrolling by invitation
Instagram program for heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a new Instagram-based program to help young adults who drink heavily cut back. It's a simple, confidential way to get support through a social media platform you already use.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–30 - NCT07096271Recruiting
Relationship education for military couples
This study tests a relationship education program designed for military couples. It aims to help couples strengthen their bond and improve communication through a retreat.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07086508Recruiting
A program to reduce teen drinking
This study is testing a program to help high schoolers drink less alcohol. You and a parent would answer questions together online.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 15–65 - 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 - NCT07724275Recruiting
Digital recovery support for Black adults in Detroit
This study tests a digital program to help Black adults in early recovery from alcohol problems stay on track. You'd receive weekly text surveys and complete two in-person visits over 13 weeks.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04084860RecruitingPhase 2
Brief medicine trial to help reduce heavy alcohol drinking
This Phase 2 study tests a brief medication approach meant to reduce “problem drinking.” It may help people cut back or stop alcohol use by adjusting brain signaling related to drinking cravings and urges.
New York, New YorkAges 21–70 - NCT05062369Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus training to support alcohol abstinence
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You may be included if you are currently not drinking and can commit to the program timeline.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT05943665RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and alcohol use in veterans
This study tests whether MDMA, given in a controlled clinical setting, can reduce symptoms of PTSD and alcohol use disorder in veterans. It also combines the medication with structured therapy sessions to help you manage symptoms without relying on alcohol or other substances.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06139224Recruiting
Gut Bacteria and Inflammation in HIV and Heavy Drinking
This study looks at how gut bacteria and inflammation interact in people with both HIV and heavy alcohol use. It aims to find new ways to improve health by understanding these connections.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 45–75 - NCT06211959Recruiting
Planning to avoid alcohol: a training study for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether adding a simple planning technique (called 'implementation intentions') to a computer-based training program helps people with alcohol use disorder change their habits. The training teaches you to avoid alcohol-related cues, and the planning step may make it more effective.
LilleAges Any age - NCT06244641Recruiting
New Model for Relapse in Alcohol Use Disorder
This study is testing a new way to understand and predict relapse in people with alcohol use disorder. If you're currently hospitalized for this condition, researchers want to learn from your experience to improve care.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06278922Recruiting
A therapy toolkit for Deaf people with alcohol and trauma issues
This study tests a therapy toolkit designed for Deaf or hard-of-hearing people who struggle with alcohol use and have experienced trauma. The therapy is provided in ASL via video sessions, and the goal is to see if it helps reduce drinking and PTSD symptoms.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06283472Recruiting
Boosting positive thinking in early recovery
This trial tests a program to help people in early recovery from heavy drinking improve their ability to think positively about the future. It may help you stay motivated and build healthier habits.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–60 - NCT06302413Recruiting
Thinking about the future during early recovery
This study looks at how thinking about the future might help people in early recovery from substance use. It recruits people who have been abstinent for 2 weeks to 1 year and are in outpatient treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–60 - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT06319872RecruitingPhase 1
Study of disulfiram for vision in retinal degeneration
This trial tests whether disulfiram, a drug used for alcohol use disorder, can improve vision in people with retinal degeneration. You must have an alcohol use diagnosis and agree to avoid alcohol for 6 months.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06489782Recruiting
New approach to test alcohol use disorder medications
This study tests a new way to quickly screen medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD). You will have lab sessions where your drinking is monitored to see how different medicines affect your alcohol use.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT06496191Recruiting
Fecal transplant for alcohol use in cirrhotics
This trial tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) can help people with alcohol-related cirrhosis who are still drinking. It aims to see if FMT can reduce alcohol cravings and improve liver health.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 275 recruiting alcohol use 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 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 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.