Clinical trials
Alcoholism clinical trials
Below are recruiting alcoholism clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 565 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05548452RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Microbiota transplant for advanced liver disease from alcohol
This trial tests whether giving a healthy mix of gut bacteria (an intestinal microbiota transplant) can improve outcomes in people with advanced liver disease caused by ongoing alcohol use. It may help rebalance the gut and support liver health, but participation depends on strict safety and diagnosis criteria.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04395196RecruitingPhase 2
Prenatal choline for pregnancy after alcohol exposure
This trial tests whether taking a choline supplement during pregnancy can reduce harmful effects on the baby when a person drinks heavily while pregnant. It may help support healthier pregnancy and baby outcomes for those who meet the study’s drinking and nutrition criteria.
Cape Town, Western CapeAges 18–45 - NCT04666402Recruiting
Testing better ways to diagnose early liver disease
This study looks at integrated diagnostic tests to find early liver problems sooner. It may help you (if referred to the community liver clinic) get more timely information about what’s going on.
Manchester, Greater ManchesterAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05241990Recruiting
Help improve alcohol care for people with HIV in clinics
This study tries a practical clinic strategy to help HIV clinics better offer and carry out alcohol treatment. You may be able to join if you work at the clinic or if you have HIV and your alcohol use screening shows possible unhealthy drinking.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05522075Recruiting
Reducing Blood Pressure in Adults Who Binge Drink
This study looks at ways to lower blood pressure in adults ages 50–64 who drink little, moderate, or binge drink. It may help by testing an approach that supports healthier blood pressure in midlife.
Arlington, TexasAges 50–64 - NCT05619185Recruiting
Online program to help couples reduce risky drinking
This study tests an adaptive (tailored) online program to help service members and their partners cut down risky alcohol use. It also focuses on whether couples can practice healthier communication and coping skills while feeling safe together.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05728697Recruiting
Test a liver ultrasound method to measure fat and stiffness
This trial tests a special ultrasound technique during an endoscopy to see how well it can detect changes in the liver from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help improve non-invasive assessment before or alongside a follow-up liver biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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+ - NCT05821010RecruitingPhase 2
Synbiotics and fecal transplant for non-alcoholic liver inflammation
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking special gut-helping products (synbiotics) and/or a fecal microbiota transplant can improve non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of liver inflammation. It may help by changing gut bacteria that may affect liver health, but you must meet specific safety and medical criteria.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–75 - NCT05995769RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy with talk therapy for alcohol problems
This trial tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), given with talk therapy, can help people who want to reduce their heavy drinking. It is for people with at least moderate alcohol use disorder who are motivated to change.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 22–65 - NCT06002633Recruiting
Alcohol effects and brain responses in PTSD
This study explores how people with PTSD respond to alcohol and how their brains handle approach or avoidance situations. You may participate if you drink alcohol occasionally and are between 21 and 60 years old.
Austin, TexasAges 21–60 - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06136195RecruitingPhase 1
Mavoglurant for alcohol craving in heavy drinkers
This trial tests whether a medication called mavoglurant can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people who are heavy drinkers with alcohol use disorder and are not looking for treatment.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–50 - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06307964Recruiting
Gut bacteria in alcoholic hepatitis
This trial is looking at bacteria inside the liver of people with alcoholic hepatitis. It may help understand how these bacteria affect the disease and lead to better treatments.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06318026Recruiting
Personalized alcohol care for primary care patients
This study tests a new way to help people who drink heavily get personalized support for cutting back or quitting. You may qualify if you have had a recent primary care visit and screening shows risky drinking.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for alcoholism?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 565 recruiting alcoholism 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 alcoholism 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 alcoholism 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
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