Clinical trials
Stimulant Use Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting stimulant use disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 350 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06891690Recruiting
Brain stimulation for neurological and gynecological conditions
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with neurological problems (like weakness in arms or legs) or certain gynecological conditions (like endometriosis or painful periods) who are not using other treatments. It aims to see if tDCS can improve symptoms.
PoznanAges 18–90 - NCT05712057Recruiting
Brain stimulation vs therapy for emotion regulation problems
This trial compares a type of brain stimulation (rTMS) to therapy to help people better manage strong emotions. You may be eligible if you have ongoing difficulties with emotion control and meet specific mood, anxiety, or related symptom criteria.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–55 - NCT06871488RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD irritability & aggression treatment with stimulants
This study tests whether CNS stimulant medications can improve irritability and aggression in children with ADHD. It looks for factors that predict who will benefit most.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 7–12 - NCT07214545Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for kids with autism and ADHD
This trial tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the face to reduce difficult symptoms in children who have both autism and ADHD. It may help if your child is already on stable medications and can complete the study activities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 7–14 - NCT06069323Recruiting
Repetitive TMS therapy for children with autism or ADHD
This trial uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) to see if it can help children with autism or ADHD. The goal is to find out if this treatment can improve symptoms and is safe for this age group.
FoggiaAges 6–18 - NCT06655610Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for ADHD in children and teens
This trial tests if a device that gently stimulates a nerve on the forehead can help children and teens with ADHD. You may be able to join if you are 7 to 17 years old and have an ADHD diagnosis.
Slagelse, Region SjællandAges 7–17 - NCT06648759Recruiting
Vagal stimulator to reduce need for nasogastric tube
This trial tests if a device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help patients avoid needing a nasogastric tube after major abdominal surgery, specifically if they develop a slowdown in bowel function called postoperative ileus.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07197138Recruiting
TMS for depression with long COVID
This trial tests whether accelerated TMS (a brain stimulation treatment) can help people with depression who also have long COVID. It may be an option if your depression hasn't improved enough with medication alone.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–65 - NCT07178158Recruiting
Extra education via app for addiction treatment
This trial tests a smartphone app called NIPA that provides extra education and support for people already taking medication for opioid or stimulant use disorder. It aims to improve addiction treatment by helping you learn more and stay on track.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT05703685RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging brain inflammation target in depression with PET
This Phase 1 study uses a PET brain scan tracer to see how a specific brain target (PDE4B) is involved in major depressive disorder (MDD). It’s mainly testing whether the imaging approach works and what it shows in people with depression who meet specific safety and medication rules.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT04379115Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for people with opioid addiction
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation approach to reduce opioid cravings in people who are actively using non-prescribed opioids while on stable methadone. It may help people feel less craving and improve recovery support.
Hinsdale, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06125054RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and brain training for cocaine addiction
This trial tests whether a combination of ketamine (a medicine that may help the brain change) and neurofeedback training (a brain-exercise technique) can help people with cocaine addiction. The goal is to see if these treatments can improve brain flexibility and reduce cravings.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–55 - NCT06814275Recruiting
Brain health study for HIV+ stimulant users
This study uses brain scans to understand how stimulant use affects the brain in people with HIV who are on treatment. It may help find ways to improve brain health.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–59 - NCT06899594RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin for quitting methamphetamine
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic medicine) can help people quit methamphetamine. You'll receive counseling before, during, and after the drug session, and your progress will be followed for several months.
Shreveport, LouisianaAges 25–65 - NCT06907979Recruiting
Cannabis use and emotion processing study
This study looks at how heavy cannabis use affects the way you process emotions. You may be able to join if you use cannabis most days, meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, and are not currently in treatment for it. Participants will have brain scans and mild brain stimulation.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT07223398Recruiting
Making HIV care decisions with people who've been in the justice system
This trial helps people recently involved with the justice system and who use stimulants or opioids decide on HIV prevention or treatment. It tests a shared decision-making approach for taking HIV medication (ART) or PrEP.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT03420339RecruitingPhase 4
Stimulant medicine effects on disruptive behavior in kids
This trial studies how ADHD stimulant medicine may change disruptive behaviors like aggression, tantrums, or refusing instructions. It may help clinicians understand whether stimulant dosing is supporting both ADHD symptoms and day-to-day behavior.
Iowa City, IowaAges 4–12 - NCT07621549Recruiting
Ultrasound Brain Stimulation for Schizophrenia Treatment
This study tests whether focused ultrasound waves directed at the brain can help reduce schizophrenia symptoms. If it works, it could offer a new treatment option for people whose symptoms aren't fully controlled by medication alone.
New Taipei CityAges 18–65 - NCT06642454Enrolling by invitation
Breathing-guided nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease
This study tests a type of nerve stimulation (vagus nerve) for Parkinson's disease. It compares a method that uses your breathing cycle to deliver stimulation versus standard stimulation. The goal is to see which works better for movement and non-movement symptoms.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–80 - NCT07132775Recruiting
Full-body electrical stimulation suit for spasticity and pain
This study tests a full-body suit that uses mild electrical stimulation to help reduce spasticity, pain, and overactive reflexes in people with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis or Fibromyalgia. It aims to see if the suit is safe and can improve comfort and movement.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07579494Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation can help reduce autism symptoms and improve thinking skills in young people aged 8–30 with autism. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, brain function, and brain scans over time.
TaoyuanAges 8–30 - NCT07429578Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety and insomnia
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tACS) can help people who have both generalized anxiety and long-term sleep problems. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–65 - NCT03217110Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for thinking and control
This trial tests whether stimulating the cerebellum (a part of the brain involved in coordination and learning) can improve “cognitive control,” or the ability to focus and manage thoughts. You may be able to join if you have a diagnosis they are specifically enrolling for and you can safely complete the stimulation and study procedures.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stimulant use disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 350 recruiting stimulant use disorder 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 stimulant use disorder 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 stimulant use disorder 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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