Clinical trials · South Carolina
Substance Use Disorders clinical trials in South Carolina
We’re tracking 17 recruiting substance use disorders studies with a site in South Carolina — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in South Carolina
- NCT05486234Recruiting
Study to reduce cannabis and alcohol use with teen and caregiver
This study looks at ways to help teens cut down on cannabis and alcohol use. You may qualify if you’ve been using both in the last three months and your caregiver is able to join and consent.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 13–17 - NCT04998916Recruiting
Brain stimulation to reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder
This trial tests a type of noninvasive brain stimulation to see if it can reduce drinking and related “wanting” to drink. It may help people with alcohol use disorder who are currently drinking heavily.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT05959434RecruitingPhase 2
Therapy program to reduce drinking relapse and PTSD symptoms
This Phase 2 study tests a combined therapy approach for people who have both alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you process stressful memories and lower the chances of relapse back to heavy drinking.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06608979Recruiting
Trauma screening and violence prevention for women in addiction treatment
This study offers trauma screening and a program to help prevent interpersonal violence for women who are currently receiving treatment for substance use. It aims to understand how these services can improve safety and well-being.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06641115Recruiting
Integrated treatment for opioid use disorder and PTSD
This study tests a combined therapy for people with both opioid use disorder and PTSD. It aims to help you manage both conditions together, rather than treating them separately.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT06883162RecruitingPhase 3
A study to help people stop smoking tobacco and reduce cannabis use
This study tests whether a medication called varenicline (or a placebo) can help people who use both tobacco and cannabis to quit or cut back. It takes place in South Carolina and lasts 12 weeks.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06922617Recruiting
E-cigarettes vs. Nicotine Replacement for Smoking in Substance Use Treatment
This study compares e-cigarettes to nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum) to help people who are in treatment for substance use disorder (like drugs or alcohol) quit or reduce smoking. It aims to find a safer way to cut back on cigarettes.
Pickens, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07044466Recruiting
Social functioning study for people in treatment for opioid use
This study looks at how people recovering from opioid use disorder get along with a close friend or family member (called a CSO). It may help improve social support during early treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05812131Recruiting
Online training for behavioral health providers
This study tests an online training program for providers to help patients cope. If you are a behavioral health provider, you may learn new skills to support your patients.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05816083Recruiting
Virtual reality tool for teens and young adults after trauma
This study tests a virtual reality program to help young people who have been through serious violence or sexual assault (“ITE”). It’s also open to certain healthcare workers who support these young people.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 15–30 - NCT05674409Recruiting
Telehealth family program for moderate to severe alcohol use
This study tests a brief treatment delivered by video that involves a Veteran and a concerned family member or friend. It’s meant for Veterans with ongoing alcohol problems, to see if family involvement helps them change drinking and stay safe during treatment.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06395389Recruiting
A brief program to help young adults cut back on cannabis
This trial tests a short, one-time program designed to help people ages 18-25 who use cannabis frequently (at least 20 days per month) reduce their use. It may be a good fit if you're not already in treatment and are thinking about making a change.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06239350Recruiting
Young adult tobacco and cannabis co-use study
This study tests a program to help young adults who use both nicotine and cannabis products reduce or quit nicotine use. If you are between 18 and 25, use nicotine products at least 20 days a month and cannabis at least 10 days a month, and want to quit nicotine, you may be eligible.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT05885542RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing CBD pills for cannabis use and stress in young adults
This early-phase study tests whether a CBD pill (compared with a placebo sugar pill) can affect cannabis use and stress in people ages 18–25 who use cannabis very frequently. It may help your stress levels and cannabis-related symptoms while researchers carefully monitor safety and abstinence periods during visits.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06688539RecruitingPhase 4
Quitting e-cigarettes in adults who also use cannabis
This trial tests if varenicline, a stop-smoking medication, can help people ages 18 to 40 quit e-cigarettes while also using cannabis. It's designed for regular e-cigarette users who want to quit and who use cannabis at least 10 days per month.
Pickens, South CarolinaAges 18–40 - NCT07050862Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to help veterans quit smoking
This study tests a personalized brain stimulation treatment to help veterans quit smoking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas involved in addiction, which may reduce cravings and make it easier to stop.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT06273904Recruiting
Focused ultrasound to help manage anxiety
This trial tests whether focused ultrasound can help people with anxiety disorders better manage their symptoms. It involves brain stimulation and recording sessions to see how the treatment works.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65
Substance Use Disorders trials by city in South Carolina
Where these studies are running in South Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting substance use disorders studies listed above.
- Medical University of South Carolina · 13 studies
- Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County · 2 studies
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- The Phoenix Center · 2 studies
- MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
- National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
- Prisma Health Cancer Institute
- Shoreline Behavioral Health Services
What taking part in a substance use disorders study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Substance Use Disorders trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there substance use disorders clinical trials in South Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting substance use disorders studies with a site in South Carolina, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a substance use disorders study in South Carolina?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in South Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in South Carolina, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a substance use disorders trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New substance use disorders studies open in South Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.