RecruitingPhase 2NCT07325266

Human Laboratory Study of Apremilast for Alcohol Use Disorder


Sponsor

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Apr 3, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Primary: The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of two different maintenance doses of apremilast (tablets) in reducing alcohol craving among subjects with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) after two weeks of daily dosing. Secondary: Secondary objectives include evaluation of two different maintenance doses of apremilast compared with matched placebo on other measures of self-reported alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, alcohol-related negative consequences, AUD symptoms, pain, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, quality of life, cigarette smoking, other nicotine use, cannabis use, retention in the study, and safety.


Eligibility

Min Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Apremilast and a drug called Placebo for people with alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder. The study is currently recruiting participants at 3 locations.

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Interventions

DRUGPlacebo

Matched Placebo Capsule

DRUGApremilast

30 mg capsule


Locations(3)

University of California

Los Angeles, California, United States

University of Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, United States

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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