Treatment
Alcohol clinical trials
We’re tracking 527 recruiting studies that include Alcohol, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06118580RecruitingPhase 2
Alcohol and aggression brain study
This study looks at how alcohol affects the brain in people with a history of aggression or alcohol use disorder. You may be able to join if you're a right-handed adult who drinks regularly and fits one of the specific groups being studied.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–55 - NCT07221383Enrolling by invitation
A smartphone app to help reduce heavy drinking
This study tests a smartphone program to help people who want to cut back on heavy drinking. It focuses on delivering support via text messages over the course of a month.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07218354RecruitingPhase 3
Study of semaglutide to help veterans drink less alcohol
This study tests whether a weekly medicine called semaglutide can help veterans who drink heavily reduce their alcohol intake. If you're a veteran and want to cut down on drinking, this study may be an option.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06916754Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for alcohol addiction
This study compares two types of therapy to help people reduce or stop drinking. You will attend weekly sessions for 12 weeks and learn new skills or use hypnotherapy to support your recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT04773691Recruiting
High-frequency brain stimulation to help cut alcohol use
This trial tests whether high-frequency rTMS (a non-surgical brain stimulation) can reduce how much alcohol you drink. It targets people with alcohol use disorder who are not fully stopping, and who want to cut down after a past relapse or failed withdrawal attempt.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06105853Recruiting
Stress and brain activity in alcohol use disorder
This study looks at how people with alcohol use disorder respond to stress and what happens in the brain. You'll use a smartphone and may have an MRI scan to understand your stress responses.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT06318026Recruiting
Personalized alcohol care for primary care patients
This study tests a new way to help people who drink heavily get personalized support for cutting back or quitting. You may qualify if you have had a recent primary care visit and screening shows risky drinking.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07118618RecruitingPhase 2
Probenecid for alcohol cravings and drinking
This study tests if the medication probenecid can help reduce cravings for alcohol and the amount you drink. It is for people who drink heavily and have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07060547Recruiting
Blood test for alcohol-related liver disease
This study tests a new blood test (HepQuant DuO) to see how well it measures liver function in people with alcohol-related liver disease. If you have liver damage from alcohol and either a recent serious liver flare-up or also a fatty liver condition (NASH), this study may help your doctors understand your liver better.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07059078Recruiting
Talk therapy with or without mindfulness for teen drinking
This study tests whether a brief talk therapy session, sometimes combined with mindfulness exercises, can help teens reduce alcohol use. It is designed for teens who get care at Johns Hopkins and already drink alcohol at least once a month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–17 - NCT07060638RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests a combination of treatments for people with severe alcohol-related liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis) that has not responded to standard care. The goal is to improve liver function and help you stop drinking.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT06159244Recruiting
Gut bacteria in severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial looks at the gut bacteria (microbiome) in people with severe alcoholic hepatitis to understand how it affects the illness. It may help doctors find better ways to treat this condition.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18–75 - NCT07021053Recruiting
Online therapy for alcohol use: a Canadian study
This trial tests an internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for people who drink more than they'd like. It aims to see how your daily actions and decisions affect your drinking habits and help you make changes.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT06994338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) can help people reduce their alcohol consumption. It is for people who drink heavily, have a high BMI, and are actively seeking help to drink less.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06853873Enrolling by invitation
Alcohol counseling for safer pregnancies
This trial tests a counseling program to help pregnant women reduce risky alcohol use. The program is designed to support women in making healthier choices for themselves and their baby.
Cape TownAges 18 years+ - NCT04331704RecruitingPhase 4
Alcohol and sexual health program for men at risk of HIV
This study tests an alcohol- and sexual-health program to help reduce HIV risk in men who recently had condomless sex and drink heavily. It may help you by offering structured support around drinking and HIV prevention (PrEP).
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT06819189RecruitingPhase 1
How a gene affects alcohol response
This study looks at how a specific gene (ZIP8) affects the way people respond to alcohol. You'll have MRI brain scans and may be given alcohol to see how your brain reacts. It's for healthy right-handed adults of European ancestry who have some drinking experience.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–60 - NCT06819917Recruiting
Liver fibrosis test study for fatty liver disease
This study is looking for new ways to detect liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease (NAFLD, NASH, MASLD, or MASH). If you qualify, you will give a blood sample to help identify biomarkers that could replace biopsies.
CopenhagenAges 18–75 - NCT06774300Recruiting
Video-based alcohol help for college students
This study tests whether a brief alcohol check-in and advice session, done over video call, works well for college students. It aims to help students who binge drink and want to cut down or avoid more drinking-related problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18–26 - NCT06771843Recruiting
Helping men with HIV reduce drinking and improve HIV prevention
This study tests whether helping men with HIV who also drink heavily can lower their alcohol use and improve how well HIV treatment works to prevent passing the virus to others. It's for men living in fishing communities in Uganda.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06736444Recruiting
Sleep and Substance Use Help for Young Adults
This study tests a brief program to help young adults who struggle with sleep and also use alcohol or cannabis. The program teaches skills to improve sleep quality and reduce risky substance use.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–29 - NCT06712602RecruitingPhase 1
Testing PT150 for Alcohol Use Disorder
This study tests whether a drug called PT150 can help people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder who are not currently seeking treatment. You will be asked to stay abstinent from alcohol for short periods and attend sessions to see how PT150 affects your body and alcohol cravings.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 21–55 - NCT06684483Recruiting
Heavy alcohol use and your mouth health
This study looks at how heavy alcohol use affects your saliva and mouth health. It compares people with alcohol use disorder to healthy volunteers to see if the heavy drinking changes the mouth's natural defenses.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06593652Recruiting
How caregivers can help teens with alcohol use
This study looks at how involving caregivers in a brief talk with a primary care provider might help teens who are drinking alcohol or using other substances. It aims to find better ways to support teens and their families.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12–17
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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