Treatment
Alcohol clinical trials
We’re tracking 527 recruiting studies that include Alcohol, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05988632RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Insulin nasal spray for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests whether a nasal spray with insulin can help people with alcohol use disorder. It may affect how the brain responds to alcohol and reduce drinking.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 21 years+ - NCT05997212Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 25–59 - NCT05181891RecruitingPhase 2
Trial uses enhanced cues to reduce alcohol and smoking
This Phase 2 study tests a program designed to help people cut down or stop heavy alcohol use and daily smoking at the same time. It will check your alcohol level at the start and uses urine tests during a short induction phase to confirm recent alcohol and ongoing smoking.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05973656Recruiting
Study how alcohol affects the risk of mouth cancer
This study looks at how a breakdown product from alcohol (acetaldehyde) may play a role in oral (mouth) cancer. It may help researchers understand who is more affected by alcohol and why.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–45 - NCT05957159RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing an alcohol brain imaging study based on opioid receptor balance
This early-phase study looks at how the brain’s opioid receptor balance may be different in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), using brain scans and blood testing. It may help researchers understand why some people respond differently to alcohol and related treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT05913752RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug CMND-100 in people with alcohol use disorder
This early study tests the safety and dosing of CMND-100 in first-time participants, including people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and some healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand whether the drug is safe, and how it might affect alcohol use in AUD.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT05937412Recruiting
Honey or alcohol to disinfect children’s skin
This trial compares honey versus alcohol applied to skin to see which works better as a disinfectant. It involves children with otherwise healthy skin and checks for safe use before and after application.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 2–12 - NCT05899660Recruiting
Omega-3 for alcohol use disorder during withdrawal
This trial studies whether taking omega-3 supplements during a hospital alcohol-withdrawal program can improve recovery for people with alcohol use disorder. It may help by changing inflammation and how the body responds to stopping alcohol.
BrusselsAges 18–70 - NCT05847504Enrolling by invitation
Phone-based skills training for suicide risk related to alcohol
This study tests a skills-training program delivered with a smartphone to help reduce suicidal thoughts or crises in people who have been drinking heavily. It focuses on people who were recently hospitalized for a suicide crisis and who also have hazardous alcohol use.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05855668Recruiting
Study how brain and behavior differ in alcohol and cannabis use
This study looks at how people’s thoughts, brain-related measures, and behaviors differ between alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. You may be asked to join group psychotherapy and complete assessments, which could help improve how care is planned for people like you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05860699RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabidiol added during inpatient alcohol withdrawal
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) given during an inpatient alcohol detox helps people stay off alcohol afterward. You would be compared with standard care to see if CBD improves recovery during and after withdrawal.
Créteil, Albert ChenevierAges 18–75 - NCT05827159RecruitingPhase 3
Medications started in the ER for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether starting certain medications in the emergency room can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking and withdrawal problems after they leave the ER. It compares outcomes for participants who receive the study medications soon after an ER visit.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT05821634Enrolling by invitation
Personalized telehealth counseling for anxiety and alcohol use
This study personalizes how telehealth counseling is delivered for people dealing with anxiety or trauma-related symptoms and alcohol use problems. It may help by tailoring counseling timing and approach to what you need.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05781009RecruitingPhase 2
Pregnenolone treatment for alcohol use disorder
This Phase 2 study tests pregnenolone to help reduce or improve alcohol use disorder symptoms. It looks for adults who drink regularly and meet diagnostic criteria for moderate to severe alcohol use disorder, while excluding people with certain other substance use, medicines, or serious mental/medical conditions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT05800899Recruiting
Brief counseling program for alcohol-related injuries in Latinxs
This trial tests a culturally tailored, short counseling session for people who are Latinx and have alcohol-related injuries. It aims to reduce health disparities by helping improve treatment access and outcomes after an injury.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05729256Recruiting
Study on alcohol and impulsive sexual choices in gay men
This study looks at how heavy drinking may affect “heat of the moment” sexual decisions and related thinking. You may be able to take part if you meet specific recent sex and drinking criteria.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05738174Recruiting
High-dose brain stimulation to help treat alcohol addiction
This trial studies a type of noninvasive brain stimulation to reduce alcohol dependence and help people drink less or stop. You may be offered an accelerated treatment schedule, with regular check-ins and questionnaires to track progress.
RegensburgAges 18–65 - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24 - 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+ - NCT05621538Recruiting
Neurofeedback plus brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
This trial studies whether combining brain “training” (neurofeedback) with noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) can help people with alcohol use disorder. It may be offered as an additional treatment alongside care you’re already receiving.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 19–65 - NCT05620849Recruiting
Young adult alcohol health education program study
This study tests an education program about alcohol and health for young adults. It may help you learn safer choices and better understand health effects.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–24 - NCT05551559Enrolling by invitation
How bariatric surgery changes liver metabolism in fatty liver disease
This study looks at how bariatric (weight-loss) surgery affects how your liver processes nutrients in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help researchers understand what changes in the body after surgery and whether that could guide better future care.
HelsinkiAges 18–75 - NCT07692984Recruiting
Alcohol and drug use in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
This study looks at how alcohol and substance use affects people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to understand if having these conditions together changes treatment or outcomes.
Bolu, BoluAges 18–65
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Alcohol?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 527 recruiting studies that include Alcohol, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Alcohol trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 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.
- Is Alcohol an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Alcohol or a specific trial is right for you.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. A drug appearing here is being studied in a trial and may be investigational. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific treatment or trial is right for you.