Clinical trials
Alcohol Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 279 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04331704RecruitingPhase 4
Alcohol and sexual health program for men at risk of HIV
This study tests an alcohol- and sexual-health program to help reduce HIV risk in men who recently had condomless sex and drink heavily. It may help you by offering structured support around drinking and HIV prevention (PrEP).
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT05674409Recruiting
Telehealth family program for moderate to severe alcohol use
This study tests a brief treatment delivered by video that involves a Veteran and a concerned family member or friend. It’s meant for Veterans with ongoing alcohol problems, to see if family involvement helps them change drinking and stay safe during treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24 - 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+ - NCT05988931Recruiting
Text message program for teens who drink alcohol
This study tests a text message program to help teenagers reduce or stop their alcohol use. If you or your teen has had alcohol in the past year and has a phone that can receive texts, this may be a good fit.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 12–19 - NCT04773691Recruiting
High-frequency brain stimulation to help cut alcohol use
This trial tests whether high-frequency rTMS (a non-surgical brain stimulation) can reduce how much alcohol you drink. It targets people with alcohol use disorder who are not fully stopping, and who want to cut down after a past relapse or failed withdrawal attempt.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT03845205Recruiting
Liver transplant timing study for alcohol-related liver disease
This study compares early versus standard liver transplant timing for people whose liver illness was caused by alcohol use. It looks at treatment outcomes to see which approach helps patients do better.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04770025RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation with therapy for risky alcohol use
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can make standard psychotherapy work better for people who drink in a risky way. It’s designed for community participants who are not already in alcohol-use treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 21–60 - NCT04929288Recruiting
Study how hormones affect alcohol risk in men and women
This study looks at how brain activity and hormone-related factors may help explain differences in alcohol risk between men and women. It may help researchers understand why alcohol use differs by sex and how risk develops.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–26 - NCT05028062RecruitingPhase 4
Naltrexone injections for people who want to cut alcohol drinking
This Phase 4 study tests whether naltrexone injections can help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce or stop heavy drinking. You may get two injections over 8 weeks, and you can join if you meet specific drinking pattern and eligibility rules.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT05665179Recruiting
Community program for people receiving addiction treatment
This trial is focused on people who are currently getting treatment for substance use disorder. It aims to test community partnership approaches that reduce barriers and improve support during recovery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05943171Recruiting
App-based CBT for substance dependence and relationship aggression
This study tests an app-guided version of CBT (a structured talk-therapy approach) against standard CBT to help people with substance dependence and recent verbal aggression in an intimate relationship. You may be screened to see if you fit both the substance use and relationship aggression parts of the trial.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06552741Recruiting
Screening for substance and alcohol use studies
This study screens people with or without past or current substance or alcohol use problems. It helps the researchers see if you might qualify for other studies at the NIDA research center.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07060638RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests a combination of treatments for people with severe alcohol-related liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis) that has not responded to standard care. The goal is to improve liver function and help you stop drinking.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT06679062RecruitingPhase 2
Suvorexant for alcohol use disorder and PTSD
This study tests whether the sleep medication suvorexant can help people with both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. If you're struggling with drinking, PTSD symptoms, and poor sleep, this trial may offer a new treatment option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06335407RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new under-the-tongue med for alcohol use and trauma
This study tests a new sublingual (under-the-tongue) medication for people with alcohol use disorder who have also had a traumatic life event. It aims to see if the medication can help reduce drinking and related symptoms.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - 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.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT07463118Recruiting
Game to help teens drink less alcohol
This trial tests if a game can help teenagers aged 14–18 reduce how much they drink or think about drinking. To join, you must have used alcohol at least once or plan to try it in the next year.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 14–18 - NCT05178069RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotic supplement study for alcohol use disorder and liver injury
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a probiotic (LGG) can improve health in people with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related liver injury. It’s not an alcohol treatment study, so participants are mainly joining to see how the supplement affects the body and liver-related outcomes.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 21–65 - NCT05490589Recruiting
Parenting program for parents affected by alcohol use
This trial tests a structured parenting program for parents of children ages 4 to 12 when the parent (or spouse) has an alcohol use disorder. It may help families by supporting parenting skills and improving day-to-day family functioning.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05778734Recruiting
Study to help young adults improve alcohol steadiness
This study is looking at ways to increase “alcohol abstinence,” meaning drinking less or stopping. It focuses on young adults who currently drink and have symptoms of alcohol use disorder, and it may help them build skills to reduce or stop drinking.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–24
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 279 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.