Understanding how alcohol affects a new oral medication
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new oral medication called AFA-281 in healthy people who drink alcohol regularly. The goal is to see how alcohol interacts with the drug and to check its safety.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 21 and 55 years old.
- You must drink alcohol regularly – about 7 to 21 drinks per week – but not be dependent on it.
- You must be in generally good health, with no major medical conditions (like heart problems, epilepsy, or seizures).
- You cannot be taking any regular medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
- You must not use tobacco or nicotine products (for example, cigarettes or vaping) in the 6 months before the study.
- You must agree to use birth control (if sexually active) and not donate sperm during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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