Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Alcoholism clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 40 recruiting alcoholism studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- 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+ - NCT07559500RecruitingPhase 1
Study of tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a diabetes drug, affects brain chemistry linked to alcohol use. Researchers want to see if it can help people with mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorder who also have tried stimulants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT06269627RecruitingPhase 4
Brain activity study for alcohol use treatment
This trial tests how the medication acamprosate affects brain activity in people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder. It may help researchers understand how this treatment works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT02535702Recruiting
Brain scan study to measure addiction biology
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and tasks to better understand what’s happening in the brain in addiction. It may help researchers improve how addiction is studied and measured using brain-based methods.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04714892Recruiting
Taste and smell differences in obesity
This study looks at how taste and smell may differ in people with obesity compared to healthy-weight individuals. It aims to understand why some people perceive flavors differently, which could help develop better treatments for weight management.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT04946851Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol use study for adults who join the NIAAA screening
This study uses a brain-and-behavior “assessment” (neuroclinical testing) to better understand addiction. You may be tested only if you are an adult and are enrolled in the NIAAA screening program, and you cannot join if you are acutely intoxicated.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT03407079RecruitingPhase 2
Study of sucralose’s effects on digestion of drugs
This study tests whether the sugar substitute sucralose changes how your body absorbs and breaks down certain medicines. You’d take sucralose or a placebo for 4 weeks, visit the clinic, and complete required samples and medicine doses during visits.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT03884075RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide study for fatty liver and how sugar affects the liver
This Phase 2 study tests how semaglutide (a diabetes medication also used for weight) affects fatty liver and the liver’s response to sugar. It may help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease understand whether the drug improves liver fat and related changes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT04391816Recruiting
Study of how alcohol use changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study follows people over time to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use and related health or behaviors. You may help by answering short surveys by phone or online on a regular schedule.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05677321Recruiting
Study how taste and smell differ in alcohol use disorder
This study compares how people with alcohol use disorder and people without it experience taste and smell. It also checks brain activity during taste/smell testing to understand individual differences that may be linked to alcohol use.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06484075RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sleep medication for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether suvorexant, a sleep aid, can help people with alcohol use disorder by looking at brain changes. It may improve sleep and reduce drinking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT06795581RecruitingPhase 1
Brain imaging study for alcohol use disorder
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to look at a protein called PDE4B in people with alcohol use disorder. The goal is to better understand how alcohol affects the brain, which may lead to new treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT04781322RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug to reduce LDL cholesterol effects in heavy drinkers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe a cholesterol-lowering antibody (alirocumab) is in people who drink heavily but are not seeking alcohol treatment. It also looks at early drug effects in the body to see how it might change cholesterol-related signals.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT06303778Recruiting
Smartphone app with medications for heavy drinking
This study tests whether a smartphone app, when used alongside medications for alcohol use disorder, helps Veterans reduce heavy drinking. If you're a Veteran receiving care at the VA, this could be a way to get extra support for your drinking goals.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting alcoholism studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 13 studies
- NIAAA Section on Human Psychopharmacology
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
What taking part in a alcoholism study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting alcoholism studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there alcoholism clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 40 recruiting alcoholism studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a alcoholism study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a alcoholism trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New alcoholism studies open near Baltimore regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.