substance-abuse Clinical Trials
A listing of substance-abuse medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 541 clinical trials
Beta-Adrenergic Modulation of Drug Cue Reactivity
This study is designed to investigate the effects of a beta-adrenergic antagonist (Propranolol; 40 mg IR) and nicotine patch (14 mg) administered alone and in combination on neurobiological and behavioral responses to smoking cues in ongoing cigarette smokers. This is a basic experimental study in humans and participants will not …
Diclofenac Dose Response Study
The development of efficacious medications for AUD remains a high research priority with current emphases on identifying novel molecular targets and efficiently screening new compounds. Pharmacological modulation of the kynurenine pathway (KP) represents a promising novel target for AUD. The KP is a complex enzymatic cascade with each step producing …
Cannabis-Tobacco Co-Use Treatment Study
The purpose of the RECLAIM study is to evaluate the effectiveness of varenicline (sometimes known as Chantix) compared to placebo (an inactive substance) for the treatment of cigarettes and cannabis (marijuana). Varenicline is not FDA approved for the combination treatment of cigarette abstinence and cannabis reduction or abstinence. All participants …
Evaluation of Low and High Nicotine Tobacco Free Nicotine Pouches
Tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches (such as Zyn brand) are a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. Pouches, however, contain nicotine, and addictive substance that is not risk-free. The present study is evaluating how well nicotine pouches, at different nicotine levels, help people switch away from smoking cigarettes. People who smoke …
AnalgeSiC and appEtite-stimulating Effects of caNnabigerol and THC (ASCENT)
This study will assess the analgesic, appetite-stimulating, and subjective effects of cannabigerol (CBG) alone and in combination with THC.
Families With Pride ("Familias Con Orgullo").
This study will evaluate the effects of a parenting intervention for Hispanic sexual minority youth in preventing/reducing drug use and depressive symptoms. It will also examine whether the intervention improves parent social support for the adolescent, parent acceptance, family functioning, and whether it reduces general stress and stress associated with …
Alcohol, Psychoactive Drugs, Analgesics and Evaluation in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate whether alcohol consumption, psychoactive drug use, or prior administration of analgesics affects the clinical evaluation and surgical decision-making process in patients with penetrating abdominal trauma. The study will be conducted in two level I trauma centers in Cali, Colombia: a public university hospital …
The Potential of Oxytocin to Reduce Opioid Abuse Liability and Pain Among Older Adults
Some research suggests that administration of oxytocin with oxycodone may reduce its abuse liability and improve its ability to reduce pain. In a 6-session laboratory study, we will be evaluating the effects of oxycodone and oxytocin (combined and separately, across sessions) on experimentally-induced pain, subjective effects, and decision-making.
Effects of Tobacco Cut and Nicotine Form on the Abuse Liability of Moist Snuff
This clinical trial tests the effects of tobacco cut and nicotine form on the abuse liability in participants who use moist snuff (smokeless tobacco [SLT]). Two features of moist snuff that are key targets of manipulation from the tobacco industry and drivers of its addiction potential are length of tobacco …
The Potential Therapeutic Effects of Psychedelic, N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
This proposed study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, laboratory study to determine the effects of DMT, plus psychotherapy, on Alcohol Use Disorder.
