ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD)

This study aims to see if combining standard nurse counseling with a daily-use smartphone app is more effective at preventing relapse than counseling alone for men with alcohol use disorder. It will involve 74 male patients from a hospital in India who will be randomly assigned t…

This small, early-stage study is testing whether combining the medication ketamine with talk therapy is safe and helpful for people dealing with both alcohol use disorder and major depression. Twenty participants will receive ketamine doses alongside cognitive-behavioral therapy …

This study is testing if a weekly injection called Tirzepatide, combined with a computer-based therapy program, can help adults who struggle with heavy drinking and are also overweight or obese. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of days people drink heav…

This study is testing whether a small, implanted pellet of the medication naltrexone can help adults with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking over six months. Participants will receive either the active implant or a placebo (inactive) implant, along with…

This study is testing a new counseling tool called SIM-AiR, which helps teens with alcohol use disorder visually map their social circles. The goal is to see if this interactive session helps them identify supportive and risky relationships to aid their recovery. Researchers will…

This is a small, early-stage study to see if therapy sessions combined with a dose of psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') is safe and feasible for adults who have both major depression and alcohol use disorder. Researchers will compare a group receiving psilocyb…

This small pilot study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers will use a device to deliver a mild electrical current to the scalp, aiming to improve brain function related to self-control and reduce alc…

This small pilot study from Stanford University is exploring whether providing non-alcoholic beers is a practical and acceptable addition to standard treatment for alcohol use disorder. The study will enroll 40 people already in a specific treatment program to see if they find th…

This study aims to find the best online program to help people who drink at risky levels but aren't currently seeking treatment. It will compare three different internet-based approaches to see which is most effective at reducing alcohol use and preventing the development of more…

This study is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can help people going through alcohol withdrawal. Adults with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder will stay in a hospital research unit for 5 days while they stop drinking. They will receive either CBD…

This study is testing a brief, two-session online therapy program designed specifically for Deaf adults. The goal is to see if this therapy can help change negative beliefs about mental health treatment and encourage more people to seek professional help. Researchers will also ch…

This study aims to better understand the brain biology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder. Researchers will use special brain scans to measure a specific protein in the brains of 160 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is t…