A Study of the Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of Oral AFA-281 in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder

This study will determine the safety, tolerability, and exploratory efficacy of AFA-281. This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human laboratory study of 36 community-based, non-treatment-seeking male and female individuals with current (i.e., past month) moderate-to-severe AUD (DSM-5). This study will be conducted by Dr. Lara Ray at UCLA. The total study duration is approximately 42 days including a 2-week screening period. Eligible participants will be randomized into one of three cohorts: 60 mg AFA-281, 120 mg AFA-281, or Placebo. Participants will start at a lower dose and increase the dose over 2 weeks then continue to maintain the dose for an additional 2 weeks. In week 4, participants will complete 7 daily visits to complete assessments and questionnaires.