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Total Trials
9
Recruiting Now
9
Trial Phases
Phase 4

ClinicalMetric tracks all active clinical trials for substance use sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Research in this area spans early-phase safety investigations through large Phase 3 confirmatory trials, conducted by NIH-funded academic centers, independent investigators, and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide. Each listing is updated daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity or complete follow-up.

Trial listings include the NCT identifier, current recruitment status, phase classification, primary and secondary endpoints, estimated enrollment size, participating countries, and direct links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov. Eligibility criteria — including age range, disease stage, and prior treatment requirements — are documented for every study to help patients and clinicians assess suitability before contacting a trial site.

Frequently Asked Questions — substance use Clinical Trials

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting for substance use?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 9 actively recruiting clinical trials for substance use, sourced in real time from ClinicalTrials.gov. The total number of registered studies—including those not yet enrolling or in active follow-up—is 9. Trial availability changes daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity.
What trial phases are available for substance use?
substance use research spans Phase 4 (1 trial). Phase 1 studies evaluate safety and dosing in small groups, Phase 2 studies assess preliminary efficacy in 100–300 participants, and Phase 3 trials compare the new treatment against the standard of care in 300–3,000+ patients. Phase 4 post-approval studies monitor long-term outcomes in real-world populations.
How do I find out if I qualify for a substance use clinical trial?
Eligibility criteria for substance use trials vary by study and typically specify age range, disease stage or severity, prior treatment history, and specific diagnostic or laboratory parameters. Each listing on ClinicalMetric links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov, where inclusion and exclusion criteria are documented. Contact the sponsoring site's research coordinator directly to confirm your eligibility—your treating physician or specialist can also help identify the most appropriate trial based on your medical history and current treatment status.
Trial Phases
Phase 4
1
Top Sponsors
University of Pittsburgh 1 trial
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 1 trial
Yale University 1 trial
Loyola Marymount University 1 trial
Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH 1 trial

Recruiting Clinical Trials

NCT05404750
Recruiting
Harm Reduction in HIV Primary Care for PLWH Who Use Drugs
Enrollment
768 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
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NCT06977178
Recruiting
Adverse Adolescent Pathways to Substance Use
Enrollment
180 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, ...
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NCT06526143
Recruiting
M2VA Pain Care Pathway
Enrollment
1,800 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Yale University
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NCT07042451
Recruiting
An Evaluation of the Pink Cloud Application in Post- Treatment Substance Use Disorder Support
Enrollment
1,410 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Loyola Marymount University
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NCT06899308
Recruiting
Health Surveillance at Constructor University Bremen (CUB) and Among HAW-Hamburg Employees
Enrollment
363 pts
Location
Germany
Sponsor
Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH
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NCT04927143
Recruiting
Encouraging Abstinence Behavior in a Drug Epidemic: Optimizing Dynamic Incentives
Enrollment
600 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health ...
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NCT05169385
Recruiting
Parent SMART (Substance Misuse in Adolescents in Residential Treatment)
Enrollment
220 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Brown University
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NCT04331704 Phase 4
Recruiting
ANCHORS Alcohol & Sexual Health Study: UH3 Project
Enrollment
88 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Florida
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NCT05768815
Recruiting
Optimizing Mental Health for Infants Exposed to Early Adversity: A Comparison of Breaking the Cycle and Maxxine Wright
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
Canada
Sponsor
University of Ottawa
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Related Conditions

anxiety (2) human immunodeficiency virus (1) stigma social (1) adolescent development (1) pain (1) opioid misuse (1) quality of life (1) social isolation or loneliness (1) anxiety depression mild or not persistent (1) health behavior (1) observational study (1) stress psychological (1)
ClinicalMetric — Independent clinical trial intelligence platform. Not affiliated with NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. FDA, or any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or clinical research organization. Trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not make any treatment, enrollment, or health decisions based solely on information found here — always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Full Disclaimer  ·  Last Reviewed: April 2026  ·  Data Methodology