New drug shows promise in curbing alcohol cravings

NCT ID NCT04831684

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a medication called GET73 in 79 adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder who were not seeking treatment. Participants took GET73 or a placebo for 8 days and had MRI scans to measure brain chemistry and activity. The goal was to see if GET73 could reduce drinking and change brain responses to alcohol cues.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charleston Alcohol Research Center, Institute of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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