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
- NCT06982443Recruiting
Wellness, alcohol, stress, and emotions study
This trial tests whether wearing a sensor to track your heart rate and emotions can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder reduce drinking. You'll attend group meetings and use a phone or computer for 8 weeks.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT07156305Recruiting
Alcohol use study for college students aged 18-25
This trial tests strategies to help college students understand their drinking habits. It may be a good fit if you drink alcohol at least once a week and haven't had treatment for substance use recently.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–25 - NCT05505188Recruiting
Predicting long-term pain after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks for ways to predict and improve pain you may have months after radiotherapy for first head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better anticipate pain and support patients during recovery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06718491Recruiting
A smartphone program to reduce heavy drinking for people on opioid treatment
This study tests a brief smartphone-based program to help people reduce heavy drinking while they are receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). It aims to improve both alcohol and mental health outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06804525Recruiting
Adapting a mental health survey in Hong Kong
This study adapts a mental health survey for Hong Kong adults. It is open to adults aged 25 and older who live in randomly selected households and can speak Chinese or English.
Hong KongAges 25 years+ - NCT05786157Recruiting
Couples alcohol and safety support for drinking and relationship harm
This study tests a patient-focused approach to help couples where alcohol misuse and relationship physical harm may be happening. You may be asked to take part in sessions focused on safety, coping, and relationship communication, and some components may include controlled alcohol exposure.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07339150Recruiting
App to reduce alcohol and marijuana use in college students
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help college students reduce their drinking and marijuana use. If you're a student who has had alcohol in the last 90 days, this may be a way to get support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–26 - NCT07150156Recruiting
Comparing online vs in-person alcohol advice after screening
This trial tests whether an electronic brief intervention works as well as an in-person one for people who drink alcohol at levels that might be risky. If you are at least 18 and have a high score on an alcohol screening test, this study could help find better ways to offer support.
Zacatecas City, ZacatecasAges 18 years+ - NCT04351958Enrolling by invitation
AR videogame to prevent alcohol use in teens
This trial tests whether an augmented-reality (AR) videogame can help teens avoid drinking and reduce harm from alcohol. If you’re 16–18 and in high school, you may be asked to play the AR game during short sessions to see how well it works.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 16–18 - NCT05675332Recruiting
Study tests how stereotype stress affects brain and impulsivity
This study looks at how feeling judged or stereotyped can affect impulsivity (acting without thinking) and how that connects to alcohol use. You may do an MRI brain scan, and it helps researchers understand these effects in African Americans.
New York, New YorkAges 21–35 - NCT05860699RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol added during inpatient alcohol withdrawal
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) given during an inpatient alcohol detox helps people stay off alcohol afterward. You would be compared with standard care to see if CBD improves recovery during and after withdrawal.
Créteil, Albert ChenevierAges 18–75 - NCT06880705Recruiting
Trans-Led Care Study for alcohol and drug support
This study is testing a program designed by and for transgender adults to help with alcohol or drug use problems. It looks at whether a supportive, community-based approach can improve health and well-being.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07460973Recruiting
Wellness program for American Indian youth
This study tests a program designed to improve health and reduce disparities for American Indian youth ages 12–18. It includes educational activities and cultural teachings.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 12–18 - NCT07021053Recruiting
Online therapy for alcohol use: a Canadian study
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for people who drink more than they'd like. It aims to see how your daily actions and decisions affect your drinking habits and help you make changes.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07418424Enrolling by invitation
Writing exercise to help college seniors drink less alcohol
This study tests whether a guided writing exercise can help college seniors make healthier decisions about alcohol. You will attend three virtual sessions and share your experiences with drinking.
Houston, TexasAges 18–25 - NCT05163301Recruiting
Alcohol relapse prevention for adults living with HIV
This study looks at ways to help people with HIV reduce the chance of heavy drinking coming back after a period of lower-risk drinking. It will use regular patient-reported check-ins about alcohol use to understand relapse patterns and test the approach’s impact.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07654205Recruiting
Smartphone study for young adults with ADHD and heavy drinking
This study tests a smartphone app to help young adults aged 18-25 who have ADHD and drink heavily. It aims to see if the app can reduce risky drinking and improve ADHD symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06749990Recruiting
Alcohol relapse risk after liver transplant
This study looks at why some people with alcohol-related liver disease start drinking again after a liver transplant. It aims to find factors that increase or decrease that risk.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06668363Recruiting
HIV prevention and alcohol reduction for STI clinic patients
This study tests a program to help people receiving STI care reduce heavy drinking and prevent HIV. It may be a good fit if you drink heavily and want support with HIV prevention or treatment adherence.
LilongweAges 18 years+ - NCT07713251Recruiting
Computer skills training for teens seeking alcohol help
This study tests a computer-based program called Path180 to help teenagers ages 13-19 reduce their alcohol use. If you are already seeing a counselor or in treatment for alcohol or mental health, this program might add extra support.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 13–19 - NCT05800899Recruiting
Brief counseling program for alcohol-related injuries in Latinxs
This trial tests a culturally tailored, short counseling session for people who are Latinx and have alcohol-related injuries. It aims to reduce health disparities by helping improve treatment access and outcomes after an injury.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07027839RecruitingPhase 1
Alcohol effects on brain imaging for phosphodiesterase
This study uses PET scans to see how alcohol affects a protein in the brain called PDE4B. It may help explain how alcohol works in the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–70
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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.