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
Study of Sunobinop on Alcohol Consumption in Alcohol Use Disorder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of sunobinop compared to placebo on alcohol consumption in subjects with alcohol use disorder.
Intranasal Insulin for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT), within-subject, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled in non-treatment-seeking individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) (N=40, 50% female) randomized to IN insulin or placebo. In a bar laboratory setting, randomized participants will receive a single dose of IN insulin (80IU) or an IN matched placebo (0.9% …
The Role of Flavor in the Substitutability of E-cigarettes for Combustible Cigarettes Among Persistent Smokers
This between-subjects study aims to evaluate the effect of flavor on initial and sustained switching from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes among 210 cigarette smokers. After measuring baseline cigarette smoking rate, participants will be randomized to a six-week regimen of fruit-flavored, tobacco-flavored, or menthol-flavored e-cigarettes and be instructed to switch (versus …
Citicoline in Youth Alcohol Use Disorder
The goal of this study is to evaluate how citicoline, an over-the-counter supplement, versus a placebo pill (i.e., an inactive pill) affects the immune system, brain, and cognition in adolescents who may use alcohol.
Motivation for IV Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans
The goal of this translational study is to understand different reasons why people between the ages of 21 and 65 with alcohol use disorder are motivated to self-administer alcohol. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does a person's desire for a reward affect their motivation to self-administer …
Effect of Adapted Physical Activity on Sleep Quality in People with Alcohol Use Disorder
This feasibility study aims to assess interest, recruitment, and adherence to a supervised physical activity (APA) program among individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It also investigates the program's impact on sleep quality and efficiency. Key objectives include evaluating recruitment feasibility, assessing randomization acceptance, quantifying adherence rates, and identifying sensitive …
Evaluating Signs of Safety: A Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for AUD and Trauma
The U.S. Deaf community - a group of more than one million Americans who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) - experiences nearly triple the rate of lifetime problem drinking and twice the rate of trauma exposure compared to the general population. Although there are several treatments for alcohol use …
Combining a Smartphone App With Medications to Manage Heavy Drinking
One in 10 Veterans have an alcohol use disorder. However, few Veterans receive evidenced-based psychosocial interventions or medications to treat alcohol use disorder. Barriers to receiving these treatments include long wait times, stigma, and long distances from treatment facilities. Even fewer Veterans receive psychosocial and medication interventions together, despite clinical …
Temporally-Resolved Electrophysiology of Acamprosate Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Background Chronic heavy drinking can cause alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD changes how the brain works. People with AUD may drink compulsively or feel like they cannot control their alcohol use. Acamprosate is an FDA-approved drug that reduces anxiety and craving in some, but not all, people with AUD. Objective …
ACT_for Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and depressive disorders frequently coexist, complicating the clinical management of patients suffering from them. Taken separately, these two disorders have a significant prevalence in the population, and a recent meta-analysis concluded that coexistence could reach 1 in 5 patients (20.8%). This comorbidity represents a considerable challenge, …
