Clinical trials
Craving clinical trials
Below are recruiting craving clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05854693Recruiting
Direct brain stimulation to reduce alcohol cravings
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique can reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol dependence. If you qualify, you may receive sessions aimed at lowering craving, alongside study monitoring for safety.
Taipei, Taipei CITYAges 20–65 - NCT06044285Recruiting
Study on ultra-processed food and food addiction
This study looks at how ultra-processed foods affect people with food addiction. You will attend lab visits, report what you eat, and may have an fMRI brain scan.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 22–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT06200181RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for opioid misuse in cancer pain
This study tests if a medication called olanzapine can help reduce cravings and misuse of opioid pain medicines in people with cancer pain. You would take olanzapine or a placebo daily for a few weeks while continuing your usual care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06247306Recruiting
Neurofeedback and stress in alcohol use
This study uses a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help understand how stress and drinking are linked. You would use your smartphone to participate, and the goal is to find better ways to manage alcohol use.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06426693Recruiting
Brain training for food cravings
This study tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help reduce food cravings. You'll get MRI scans while learning to control brain activity related to cravings.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06440577Recruiting
Brain scan study of craving and choice in opioid use
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how craving affects decision-making in people with opioid use disorder. It compares their brain activity to healthy volunteers, which may lead to better treatments.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06487533Recruiting
Sensing opioid withdrawal and cravings with wearable sensors
This study uses wearable sensors to track physical signs of opioid withdrawal and cravings over 14 days. It aims to better understand these symptoms in people currently taking or planning to start medication for opioid use disorder.
Center City, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT06488443Recruiting
Yoga for reducing tobacco cravings
This study tests whether yoga can help men who are dependent on tobacco reduce their cravings. If you are a male tobacco user aged 18 to 65, this trial may offer a non-medicine way to manage your urge to smoke or chew tobacco.
Bengaluru, KarnatakaAges 18–65 - NCT06582888RecruitingEarly Phase 1
VR attention test for smoking cravings
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can measure how your brain pays attention to smoking cues. It also involves taking a medication called varenicline (Chantix) to see if it reduces cravings. You may be eligible if you are a daily smoker, have been smoking for at least 3 years, and are not ready to quit in the next month.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06845124RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CBD and naltrexone for alcohol craving
This trial is testing if taking cannabidiol (CBD) plus naltrexone can reduce alcohol craving in people with alcohol dependence. Naltrexone is already used to help with alcohol cravings, and CBD may add extra benefit.
Wiesloch, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–70 - NCT06959342Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cravings in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help people with alcohol use disorder control their cravings and drinking habits. It is an add-on to your regular treatment.
MannheimAges 18–65 - NCT07064590Recruiting
TMS for alcohol craving: a brain stimulation study
This study tests whether a gentle magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the front of the brain can help reduce alcohol cravings. It's designed for people with alcohol dependence who are not in severe withdrawal.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18–65 - NCT07196462Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce cannabis craving in schizophrenia
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help reduce cravings for cannabis in people with schizophrenia. It aims to see if this approach can improve outcomes for those who use cannabis and have a psychotic disorder.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT07478263Recruiting
Healthy eating trial for Latinas to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help Latinas with prediabetes improve their nutrition and eating patterns to prevent type 2 diabetes. It focuses on reducing cravings and building healthy habits.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07071493Enrolling by invitation
Light and nerve stimulation for alcohol cravings
This study tests if combining two gentle brain and nerve stimulation methods (light on the head and mild electrical pulses on the ear) can reduce alcohol cravings and change brain activity in people who drink but do not have alcohol use disorder. Participants will attend sessions for 5 weeks.
SeoulAges 19–40 - NCT05336188Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone help to prevent relapse in opioid use disorder
This study looks at whether a smartphone-based program can help people avoid relapse from opioid use disorder. Some participants may also do brain scans to better understand the brain changes behind relapse prevention.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for craving?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting craving 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 craving 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 craving 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.