Apremilast for alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a drug called apremilast can help people who drink heavily reduce their alcohol use. You will take the medication daily for several weeks and attend study visits to track your progress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder in the past 6 months.
- If you are a man, you drink more than 14 drinks per week and have more than 4 drinks in a day at least twice a week. If you are a woman, you drink more than 7 drinks per week and have more than 3 drinks in a day at least twice a week.
- You are able to take oral medication and follow the study schedule.
- You are not currently in treatment for drinking or trying to quit on your own.
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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