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Drugs in development · updated 30 October 2026
Substance-related disorder: drugs in development
As of 30 October 2026 there are 19 active clinical trials (recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III) on 14 drugs for substance-related disorder. 6 are experimental, that is not yet approved in the United States.
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Not yet approved by the US FDA for any indication.
| Drug | Most advanced phase | Active trials | Reference trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsilocybinPsilocybine | I–II | 5 | NCT07499583 |
| D-amphetamine | II | 1 | NCT05790239 |
| Ibogaine Hydrochloride | I–II | 1 | NCT07871877 |
| LDX-01 | II | 1 | NCT06788587 |
| MDMA3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Midomafetamine HCl | II | 1 | NCT05790239 |
| Pregnenolone | II | 1 | NCT07734701 |
Sorted by most advanced phase and number of active trials.
Approved drugs in new trials
Approved by the US FDA for at least one indication, not necessarily this disease, and now in active trials on it.
| Drug | Most advanced phase | Active trials | Reference trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluoresceinFluorescite, Ak-Fluor 25%® | III | 1 | NCT07356349 |
| DronabinolTetrahydrocannabinol, Delta-9-THC | II | 2 | NCT07815691 |
| SemaglutideWegovy, Rybelsus | II | 2 | NCT06548490 |
| TirzepatideZepbound, Mounjaro | II | 2 | NCT07825857 |
| LisdexamfetamineArynta®, Vyvanse® | II | 1 | NCT05854667 |
| NaltrexoneVivitrol®, Revia® | I–II | 1 | NCT07871877 |
| OxycodoneOxyContin, Roxybond® | I | 1 | NCT07218549 |
| MethylphenidateConcerta, Relexxii® | Early I | 1 | NCT05978167 |
Sorted by most advanced phase and number of active trials.
All 14 drugs, with the details
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- Alcoholism 53 drugs
- Opioid-related disorders 49 drugs
- Marijuana Abuse 22 drugs
- Tobacco use disorder 9 drugs
- Alcohol Drinking 11 drugs
- Pain 75 drugs
- Chronic pain 40 drugs
- Post-traumatic stress disorder 39 drugs
- Smoking cessation 14 drugs
- Tobacco use 4 drugs
- Major depressive disorder 72 drugs
- Cigarette smoking 7 drugs
Broader categories
- Mental disorder 24 drugs
- Depressive disorder 12 drugs
- Mood disorder 8 drugs
- Neurologic Manifestations 15 drugs
- Pain 75 drugs
- Alcohol-related disorders 3 drugs
Source: Phuturdex analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov data (U.S. National Library of Medicine), updated 30 October 2026. Active trials = recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III, with at least one identified drug; phase and sites refer to the trials on this disease. Disease name: Wikidata; NLM MeSH term: D019966 “Substance-Related Disorders”.