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
Trial of a Harm Reduction Strategy for People With HIV Who Smoke Cigarettes
Cigarette smoking is now the leading killer of people with HIV (PWH) in the US, and most cessation strategies tried to date have failed to increase long-term quit rates. An "all or none" approach to smoking cessation in PWH offers little benefit to the large majority of PWH who are …
Perceptions of E-Cigarettes and Synthetic Cooling Agents, The ICE Study
This study evaluates how synthetic cooling additives like WS-3 and WS-23 impact e-cigarette perceptions, use behavior, and toxicant exposure.
Impact of Semaglutide on Tobacco Use and Related Health Behaviors
This pilot randomized trial will assess the impact of 12 weeks of semaglutide administration (vs placebo) on changes in: (i) tobacco use and related factors (nicotine craving, withdrawal, motivation to quit, etc.) and (ii) biological biomarkers of health (e.g., epigenetics, glucose variability via continuous glucose monitoring [CGM], etc.) in adult …
Developing a Scalable Tobacco Cessation Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Given the challenges to delivering tobacco cessation treatment in oncology care and the unique challenges faced by individuals attempting to quit tobacco after a cancer diagnosis, scalable cessation programs that are tailored to the experiences of cancer survivors that also integrate caregiver/family support are needed. To address this need, this …
Using Neurofeedback to Understand the Relationship Between Stress and Alcohol Consumption
In this research project, the aim is to discover the role specific brain networks play in the relationship between stress reactions and the desire for alcohol and alcohol consumption. To investigate this question, various brain imaging methods as well as cognitive tasks are combined. Various questionnaires are sampled and brain …
The CONQUER Trial - Cessation Of Nicotine, QUitting With E-cigarette Reduction
This clinical trial evaluates the VapeAway system, a novel, multi-modal intervention designed to address the multifaceted nature of vaping addiction. VapeAway combines progressive nicotine tapering via proprietary filters, behavioral substitution with a sensory device (Fix Bar), and structured digital support. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the efficacy …
Effect of Cannabis on E-Cigarette Use Behavior
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) administration on motivational, subjective, and physiological effects of electronic cigarettes. The study's goals are to test demand for e-cigarettes, tobacco craving, affect, heart rate, blood pressure, expired breath carbon monoxide, and cognitive performance. Researchers will compare multiple …
Advancing VR-based Attentional Bias as a Biomarker for Tobacco Use Disorder
The proposed project will include enrollment of 200 daily tobacco cigarette users, ages 22+, from the San Diego community. Participants will be assessed on the VR Nicotine Cue Exposure paradigm then randomized (stratified on age and sex) to receive varenicline (target dose 1mg twice daily) or placebo (n per group=100; …
Evaluation of the Efficacy of "Lifespan Integration" (LI) Therapy in Patients With Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a relatively new type of psychotherapy called Lifespan Integration (LI) in patients suffering of complex PTSD
K-ORCA: Testing a Decision Support Tool and Group Process for Selecting Interventions
This proposal responds to NIMH Objective 4.2.c to develop "decision-support tools and technologies that increase the effectiveness and continuous improvement of mental health interventions" by leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) policy opportunity. First, a web-based platform to host (a) a decision-support tool and (b) automated facilitation for …
