Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Substance Use clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 8 recruiting substance use studies with a site in or near San Francisco, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT07214467Recruiting
Adaptive brain stimulation for opioid use disorder
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation that adapts to your brain activity, aiming to reduce cravings and help you control opioid use. It is for people with long-standing opioid use disorder who have not gotten lasting relief from at least 3 treatment attempts, including medication.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT06678672Recruiting
Help for veterans who smoke before major surgery
This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06875323Enrolling by invitation
Online program to help foster youth and CASA advocates
This study is testing a new online program to help foster youth and their CASA volunteers communicate better. If you join, you'll use a website or app to share updates and stay connected with your advocate.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–20 - NCT06432985Recruiting
Smoking cessation coaching for veterans with cancer
This study tests a counseling program to help veterans who smoke quit smoking, especially those undergoing cancer treatment or lung cancer screening. It may improve health outcomes during cancer care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07433985Recruiting
California mobile app study for men after jail release
This study tests a mobile app to help men recently released from jail or prison who use drugs or have sex with men stay healthy and avoid HIV. It's for people who don't have HIV and live in certain California counties.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 18–59 - NCT06952491Enrolling by invitation
Substance use support program
This study tests an online program that offers personalized education and support to help people who use substances improve their well-being and feel more confident in managing their health.
San Mateo, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07021352Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for emotional distress in military with PTSD
This trial tests whether ear acupuncture can help active-duty service members and veterans who have emotional distress related to PTSD. You will also receive mindfulness therapy as part of the study.
Fairfield, CaliforniaAges 18–65
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting substance use studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- CAL-PEP
- David Grant USAF Medical Center
- Evidation Health
- San Francisco VA Health Care System
- San Francisco VA Medical Center
- UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
What taking part in a substance use 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting substance use studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there substance use clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting substance use studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 study near San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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 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.
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New substance use studies open near San Francisco regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.