Could an arthritis drug curb alcohol cravings?
NCT ID NCT06324435
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tests whether a drug called apremilast can help people with Alcohol Use Disorder drink less alcohol. Ten adults will take the medicine and then have their drinking measured in a lab setting. The goal is to see if the drug reduces alcohol consumption, especially after stress.
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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