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Orexin Receptor Antagonism for Alcohol Use Disorder

Ohio State University
NCT IDNCT07214207ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

250

Study length

about 4.8 years

Ages

18–65

Locations

1 site in OH

What this study is about

Researchers are testing if suvorexant, a drug that blocks orexin receptors, can help people with alcohol use disorder. The trial will compare suvorexant to a placebo (a fake pill) over 8 weeks to see if suvorexant reduces alcohol cravings and stress-related drinking.

Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.

What you may be asked to do

  • 1.Placebo
  • 2.Take Suvorexant 10 mg

Participation Burden

What's physically and logistically required of participants.

Logistics & Travel
In-person visits

Requires travel to a study site

Physical Intervention
Oral

How treatment is administered

Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded

You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.

Extracted study details

Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.

Drug classes

suvorexant

Drug routes

oral (Oral Tablet)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health