Clinical trials
Drug Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting drug use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07159750Recruiting
Study on new migraine drugs in real life
This study tracks how well new migraine medications (like Aimovig, Emgality, Ajovy, Vyepti, Qulipta, and Nurtec) work in everyday use. It may help you and your doctor understand if these treatments are a good option for your migraines.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03745339Recruiting
Smell-based memory task in people with opioid-use disorder
This study tests how people learn and infer what something means using a smell-and-memory task. It compares people with opioid-use disorder who are abstinent, those in maintenance treatment, and healthy controls to see what affects learning and decision-making after opioid use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT06003725Recruiting
Drug treatment for Black youth on probation
This study is testing a drug treatment program that is made for Black youth involved with the justice system. It aims to see if a more culturally fitting approach can help reduce substance use and related problems.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT04927143Recruiting
Using phone incentives to support substance abstinence
This study tests a smartphone app that gives changing rewards to help people avoid drug use. It targets adults in substance treatment and tries to see if incentives can improve abstinence during treatment.
Oconomowoc, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06995885Enrolling by invitation
A study to improve tracking of opioid use in the fentanyl era
This study aims to develop a better tool for recalling and tracking opioid use patterns, especially with fentanyl. It may help people who use opioids outside of medical settings to more accurately report their use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06064097RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus chemo for young people with nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests combining the immunotherapy drug nivolumab with standard chemotherapy to treat newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer in children and young adults. The goal is to see if adding this immune-boosting medicine can help shrink tumors and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06550167Recruiting
Nano PSO for brain protection in substance users
This trial tests whether a supplement called Nano PSO can help protect the brain in people who have used methamphetamines, cocaine, and cannabis for at least three years. It looks at effects during the withdrawal period for men currently in residential treatment.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18–50 - NCT06702800Recruiting
Using tumor models to predict breast cancer drug response
This study uses a personal lab-grown model of your tumor (called an organoid) to help predict which drugs are most likely to work for your specific breast cancer. It is open to both early-stage and advanced breast cancer patients who are about to start or are already receiving treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - NCT06967051Recruiting
Smartphone test of pupil response after cannabis use
This study uses a smartphone app to measure how your pupils react to light after using cannabis. It aims to see if the app can detect recent cannabis use, which could help develop a quick, non-invasive test.
London, OntarioAges 21 years+ - NCT05722886RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Screening trial for rare cancer gene changes in existing medicines
This trial checks whether existing cancer medicines can help people whose tumors have specific “gene changes” (mutations). You may be assigned to a treatment arm that matches your tumor’s gene results after fresh biopsy and blood testing.
BelfastAges Any age - NCT06803706Recruiting
Gut bacteria changes during smoking quit attempt
This study looks at how quitting smoking changes your body's gut bacteria and metabolism. It is for people with a substance use disorder who want to stop smoking.
FehringAges 18 years+ - NCT05807139RecruitingPhase 1
Spironolactone for alcohol use disorder
This Phase 1 study tests whether spironolactone (a medicine that affects salt and hormone balance) is safe and potentially helpful in people with alcohol use disorder. You may be eligible if you are currently drinking heavily, have low alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and meet several lab and medication safety rules.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–99 - NCT07456579Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol and cannabis use in pregnancy
This study looks at alcohol and cannabis use during pregnancy by asking new mothers about their habits and testing newborn stool samples (meconium). The goal is to understand how common these substances are among pregnant women in Slovenia and how they might affect babies.
LjubljanaAges Any age - NCT04065438Recruiting
Study of a blood-filter treatment for FSGS not responding to meds
This study looks at how well a specialized blood-filter device (the LIPOSORBER® LA-15) works for people with primary FSGS—especially when standard steroid and other medicines don’t work or can’t be tolerated. It may help reduce disease activity, particularly in people with kidney function that is still moderate or in those after kidney transplant.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges Up to 75 years - NCT06270017RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zebrafish Avatars for Colon Cancer Treatment
This trial uses tiny zebrafish to grow a piece of your tumor and test which treatments might work best for you. It is for patients with colon cancer who are scheduled for surgery to remove their tumor.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT02531880RecruitingPhase 1
MRI test of a brain barrier issue in hard-to-treat epilepsy
This early-phase study uses a special MRI approach to look for signs that the “blood-brain barrier” is breaking down in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. It may help researchers understand what is happening in the brain and guide future treatments, though it is primarily a testing/study study.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07680842Recruiting
Non-invasive ultrasound for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study tests a non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment for people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medications. The goal is to see if this gentle ultrasound can reduce seizures without surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT05267808Recruiting
Using sleep study patterns to guide future OSA treatment
This study looks at results from a sleep test to better understand the different types (“endotypes”) of obstructive sleep apnea. Your information may help doctors choose the next best step—often a procedure called drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)—to guide treatment.
EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT05339438Recruiting
Brain scan mapping before epilepsy surgery
This study uses a special MRI scan to map parts of the front-temporal brain in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who may need surgery. The goal is to better plan surgery by showing which brain areas are involved.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT06905054RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing PSC recurrence after liver transplant
This trial tests whether fenofibrate can prevent primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) from coming back after a liver transplant. It is for adults who had a liver transplant for PSC between 1 and 7 years ago and have certain risk factors.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07264803RecruitingPhase 2
Tumor testing to guide treatment for advanced cancers
This trial uses a patient's own tumor tissue to test which drugs might work best for cancers that have returned or not responded to previous treatments. It focuses on advanced gastric cancer and other solid tumors.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05553236Recruiting
Using gene testing to guide treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis
This study uses next-generation gene testing to help manage active drug-resistant tuberculosis. It may help doctors choose the most appropriate treatment by better identifying the TB’s drug resistance.
Cape TownAges Any age - NCT07340554Recruiting
Brain imaging study for teens who use cannabis
This study looks at the brains of teenagers who use cannabis using an MRI scanner. It aims to understand how cannabis affects the developing brain, which might help improve treatment options.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 14–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for drug use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 recruiting drug 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 drug 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 drug 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.
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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.