Clinical trials
Alcohol Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcohol use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 262 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07854756Recruiting
Couples program to reduce drinking and strengthen relationships
This study tests a program for couples where one partner drinks heavily and the other drinks less often. It aims to help couples cut back on drinking together while improving their relationship.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 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 intervention for young adults with ADHD and heavy drinking
This study tests a smartphone-based intervention for young adults with ADHD who also drink heavily. It aims to help manage both conditions together. You may qualify if you are 18-25, have ADHD (combined type), drink heavily on a weekly basis, own a smartphone, and can read English.
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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06262958Recruiting
Early help for teen alcohol and substance issues
This study looks at early help for alcohol and substance use in teenagers. The goal is to see if early support can improve outcomes for young people who have been treated at a psychiatric clinic.
KuopioAges 14–19 - NCT06838468Enrolling by invitation
Study on liver health in alcohol detox patients
This study is looking at liver health in people staying in a detox unit for alcohol use disorder. Researchers want to see how common liver problems are in this group. Participating involves extra tests like blood work, an ultrasound, and a special liver scan (FibroScan).
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06501677Recruiting
Web program for couples concerned about drinking
This trial tests a web-based program for couples where one partner is concerned about their drinking. You and your partner will use a smartphone app to share daily feelings and drinking habits, with the goal of reducing risky drinking.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT02037867Recruiting
Study your liver blood markers if you’re at risk
This study looks at how certain blood tests (liver biomarkers) change in people with higher risk for liver disease. It may help doctors understand who is developing liver problems earlier and what patterns in blood tests matter most.
Nottingham, NottsAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07571226Recruiting
Urban Stress and Mental Health Monitoring Study
This study explores how city living and daily stress affect depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorders by having you wear a monitoring wristband and use a smartphone app to track your physical responses. Researchers hope to better understand the link between environmental stress and mental health symptoms.
BeijingAges 18–60 - NCT07488819Recruiting
Brain imaging study for people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with PTSD or alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand these conditions better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcohol use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 262 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.