Clinical trials
Alcohol Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 280 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06959342Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cravings in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help people with alcohol use disorder control their cravings and drinking habits. It is an add-on to your regular treatment.
MannheimAges 18–65 - NCT06771843Recruiting
Helping men with HIV reduce drinking and improve HIV prevention
This study tests whether helping men with HIV who also drink heavily can lower their alcohol use and improve how well HIV treatment works to prevent passing the virus to others. It's for men living in fishing communities in Uganda.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT05365347Recruiting
Program to reduce risky alcohol use in early psychosis
This study tests an intervention aimed at helping people with early psychosis who also drink in a risky way. It may help reduce problematic drinking during a critical early period of illness.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 16–35 - NCT05959434RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy program to reduce drinking relapse and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests a combined therapy approach for people who have both alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you process stressful memories and lower the chances of relapse back to heavy drinking.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835907Recruiting
Baclofen for anxiety and alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if baclofen can help people with both anxiety and alcohol use disorder. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are taking the medication. Researchers want to see if it supports people in staying alcohol-free.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT03267069Recruiting
Study of alcohol use in alcoholic liver disease
This study looks at alcohol use behaviors in people who have alcoholic liver disease. It may help researchers better understand patterns of alcohol use and how to support safer health decisions.
New York, New YorkAges 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+ - NCT06305624Recruiting
Smartphone app to help people with alcohol-related liver disease stop drinking
This trial tests whether a smartphone program can help people with alcohol-related liver disease reduce or stop drinking. If you have liver disease related to alcohol and have used alcohol in the past 6 months, this app-based support may be for you.
Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06620276Recruiting
Ketamine and therapy for alcohol use disorder and depression
This trial tests if combining ketamine infusions with weekly therapy can help people who have both alcohol use disorder and hard-to-treat depression. You may qualify if you drink at least moderately, have treatment-resistant depression, and are willing to attend 8 therapy sessions.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07663448Recruiting
Mobile app to help young adults cut down on drinking and opioid use
This study tests a smartphone app to help young adults reduce how often they drink alcohol and use opioids at the same time. If you're interested in cutting back and use both substances close together at least once a week, this app might support your goals.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–25 - NCT06320015Recruiting
Peer support for recovery after an emergency visit
This trial tests whether a peer recovery worker can help adults who came to the emergency room for a drug- or alcohol-related problem stay engaged in recovery. If you join, you'll get extra support from someone who has been through similar experiences.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05991882Recruiting
Mobile app study for young adults who use alcohol and marijuana
This trial tests a mobile app (phone-based) program for young adults who use both alcohol and marijuana. It aims to help you reduce risky use and improve your confidence in handling these substances.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18–30 - NCT07451574Enrolling by invitation
Study of non-alcoholic drinks for alcohol treatment
This study tests whether providing non-alcoholic drinks helps people in treatment for alcohol use disorder. You must be enrolled in Ria Health and have at least two symptoms of alcohol use disorder.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–89 - NCT06118580RecruitingPhase 2
Alcohol and aggression brain study
This study looks at how alcohol affects the brain in people with a history of aggression or alcohol use disorder. You may be able to join if you're a right-handed adult who drinks regularly and fits one of the specific groups being studied.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–55 - 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+ - NCT03667846RecruitingPhase 2
Biomarker-guided treatment for drinking and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests whether blood/brain “biomarkers” can help choose a treatment plan for people who have alcohol use disorder and PTSD. The goal is to improve outcomes related to drinking and PTSD symptoms compared with a standard approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06318975Recruiting
Text messaging to prevent alcohol problems in air force
This study tests whether text messages can help prevent problem drinking among Air Force Technical Training students. It compares different ways of texting to see which works best.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06856161Recruiting
Blood test to help diagnose mental health conditions
This study is testing a new blood test that might help doctors better understand and diagnose conditions like depression, psychosis, or schizophrenia. If you are 19 or older and have one of these conditions, you may be able to join.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT05913518Recruiting
Neurofeedback training for people recovering from alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a brain-training therapy called neurofeedback can improve “metacognition” (how well you monitor and understand your own thinking) in people with severe alcohol use disorder during/after a short detox program. It also studies brain signals using special recordings to see what changes may happen.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT06494891RecruitingPhase 2
Understanding motivation for IV alcohol drinking
This study looks at why people with alcohol use disorder choose to drink alcohol given through an IV. The goal is to better understand the motivation behind drinking, which could help improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 280 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.