New pill aims to curb heavy drinking: phase 2 trial results expected

NCT ID NCT06545916

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested whether the drug sunobinop (V117957) can reduce heavy drinking in adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder who want treatment. 209 participants took either sunobinop or a placebo daily for several weeks. The study measured changes in heavy drinking days and total drinks consumed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sunobinop (V117957)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new medication that helps people with alcohol use disorder drink less heavily.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial, so it is still early. The drug may not work better than a placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Belmont Medical Office

    Brooklyn, New York, 11212, United States

  • Bio Terra Med SRL

    Bucharest, 010701, Romania

  • Cabinet Medical Individual Dr. Andreea Popa

    Bucharest, 050802, Romania

  • Cebis Usa, Llc

    Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

  • Inquest Clinical Research

    Baytown, Texas, 77521, United States

  • Ohio Clinical Trials

    Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

  • Spitalul Universitar De Urgenta Militar Central "Dr. Carol Davila"

    Bucharest, 010825, Romania