Clinical trials
Heavy Drinking clinical trials
Below are recruiting heavy drinking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 16 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05491551Recruiting
Alcohol training program to help you cut back or quit
This study tests a structured training program for young adults who’ve been drinking heavily, to help them reduce drinking or quit. You’ll be asked to complete daily short check-ins and follow study instructions, and you may be randomly assigned to different parts of the program.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18–26 - NCT07591428Recruiting
Reducing risky drinking to prevent cancer
This study tests a program to help people who drink alcohol regularly cut back on high-risk drinking. The goal is to reduce cancer risk by changing drinking habits.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–120 - NCT07516873Recruiting
Mindfulness and Nerve Stimulation for Young Adults Drinking Heavily
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training combined with a mild electrical stimulation device on the ear can help reduce cravings and urges to drink alcohol in people aged 21–29 who drink heavily. The goal is to understand if this combination approach works better than either alone.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 21–29 - NCT06420050Enrolling by invitation
Instagram program for heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a new Instagram-based program to help young adults who drink heavily cut back. It's a simple, confidential way to get support through a social media platform you already use.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–30 - 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 - 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 - NCT07192094Recruiting
Mindfulness program for Hispanic young adults who drink heavily
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to help Hispanic young adults ages 18–25 who drink heavily reduce their alcohol use. You may be able to join if you are an FIU student and have had at least 2 heavy drinking episodes in the past month.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–25 - NCT05185440Recruiting
Study to reduce alcohol-related sexual violence on college campuses
This study looks at ways to reduce alcohol-related sexual violence among college students. If you’re an undergraduate and are getting help from your campus health or counseling center, you may be able to participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–24 - NCT06390332Recruiting
Gender affirming care training for college providers
This study is for college health and counseling providers to learn how to better support transgender and gender diverse students. It focuses on training and resources within the RAISE project.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05509166Recruiting
Therapy for sexual-minority women dealing with anxiety or depression and drinking
This trial tests a type of supportive psychotherapy to help sexual-minority women improve mental well-being and reduce drinking. It may help if you’re experiencing depression or anxiety and have been drinking heavily, and you’re not already in certain kinds of treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06668363Recruiting
HIV prevention and alcohol reduction for STI clinic patients
This study tests a program to help people receiving STI care reduce heavy drinking and prevent HIV. It may be a good fit if you drink heavily and want support with HIV prevention or treatment adherence.
LilongweAges 18 years+ - NCT07216872Recruiting
Deep TMS to reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation device (Deep TMS) to help people with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop heavy drinking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas linked to addiction.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18–86 - NCT06303778Recruiting
App and medication study to reduce heavy drinking
This study tests if using a smartphone app along with medication can help Veterans reduce heavy drinking. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups to see which approach works better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT07277673Recruiting
Exercise plus talk therapy for impotence in men with metabolic syndrome
This trial tests if adding aerobic exercise to cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) can help treat impotence in men who have metabolic syndrome and drink heavily.
Giza, DokkiAges 35–45 - NCT06976528Recruiting
Relationship conflict and heavy drinking in young couples
This study looks at how romantic relationship conflicts and stress relate to heavy drinking in young adults. It involves a lab visit where you may be given alcohol and answer questions about your relationship and drinking habits.
New York, New YorkAges 21–29 - NCT06584448Recruiting
Drinking, acetate, and stress study
This study looks at how acetate (a substance produced when the body breaks down alcohol) affects stress and drinking. It tests if giving acetate can help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) reduce their drinking.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for heavy drinking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 16 recruiting heavy drinking 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 heavy drinking 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 heavy drinking 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.