Drugs / Alcohol
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Alcohol

English name ethanol
Developed for
alcohol-related disorders · osteoarthritis, knee · benign prostatic hyperplasia · benign thyroid gland neoplasm · essential hypertension · herpes labialis · herpes simplex type 1 infectious disease · hypertensive disorder
+8 more · malignant pancreatic neoplasm · movement disorder · prostate cancer · skin infection · type 2 diabetes mellitus · digestive system cancer · infectious disease · neonatal sepsis
Investigated by
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · Johns Hopkins University · University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Yale University · Ablative Solutions, Inc.
+48 more · Boston University · Carnegie Mellon University · Jessica Weafer · Mark Fillmore · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · Tanta University · University of California, San Francisco · William Stoops · Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc. · American Medical Systems · Asan Medical Center · Assiut University · Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. · Bantle, John P., MD · Brown University · Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Eisai Inc. · Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · Gary R Gaffney · Hartford Hospital · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · Indiana University · Leciel Bono · Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota · Mclean Hospital · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · Penn State University · Pop Test Oncology LLC · Purdue Pharma LP · Sharon Walsh · Spaulding Clinical Research LLC · Syracuse University · The Mind Research Network · University of California, San Diego · University of Chicago · University of Colorado, Denver · University of Iowa · University of Kentucky · University of Missouri-Columbia · University of New Mexico · University of Pittsburgh · University of South Dakota · University of Southern California · University of Toronto · Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences · Vigonvita Life Sciences · Zogenix, Inc.

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) ALCOHOL 5% AND DEXTROSE 5% — 1946-01-17 fda.gov ↗

Trials 53

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 011 trials
Phase 0 NCT06326684 Jun 2024 → Mar 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders William Stoops Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT05929677 Apr 2024 → Sep 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders Jessica Weafer Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT05826951 Feb → Oct 2023 alcohol-related disorders University of Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT06135844 Apr 2022 → Nov 2023 herpes labialis, herpes simplex type 1 infectious disease Leciel Bono Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04856566 Jul 2021 → Aug 2023 alcohol-induced mental disorder Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04159688 Mar 2020 → Jun 2022 alcohol-related disorders Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04299373 Feb 2020 → Sep 2022 — University of Missouri-Columbia Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04251221 Jun 2019 → Nov 2021 alcohol-related disorders Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03467191 Feb 2018 → Jul 2022 overdue alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence Carnegie Mellon University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03216954 Sep 2017 → Apr 2020 alcohol-related disorders William Stoops Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 116 trials
Phase 1 NCT07176208 Dec 2025 → Apr 2026 overdue cannabis dependence Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06798038 Mar 2025 → Feb 2027 expected osteoarthritis, knee Tanta University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06712602 Feb 2025 → Jul 2028 expected alcohol-related disorders Pop Test Oncology LLC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06293040 Sep 2024 → Aug 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders Johns Hopkins University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06703437 Dec 2022 → Feb 2023 overdue prostate cancer Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05316428 Feb → Apr 2022 alcohol-related disorders, erectile dysfunction Vigonvita Life Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04931095 Feb 2022 → Aug 2025 alcohol-related disorders Johns Hopkins University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04300751 Mar 2021 → Nov 2024 alcohol-related disorders Sharon Walsh Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04003402 Jul → Oct 2019 — Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03483636 Mar → Sep 2018 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT05273658 Aug 2022 → Jun 2023 alcohol-related disorders University of California, San Diego Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 1/2 NCT00037141 Mar 2002 → Mar 2004 benign prostatic hyperplasia American Medical Systems Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT05389930 Mar 2023 → Mar 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders Brown University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03503773 Sep 2018 → Jan 2022 essential hypertension Ablative Solutions, Inc. Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00183170 Feb 2004 → Jan 2009 alcohol-related disorders Boston University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00001925 Jan 1999 → Jul 2002 movement disorder National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 3 NCT02910414 Jul 2019 → Dec 2023 overdue hypertensive disorder Ablative Solutions, Inc. Active not recruiting Met primary
Phase 3 NCT03131843 May 2017 → Dec 2018 skin infection University of Toronto Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
Phase 4 NCT05798936 Apr 2023 → May 2025 benign thyroid gland neoplasm Assiut University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00578279 Mar 2007 → Jun 2009 malignant pancreatic neoplasm Indiana University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable16 trials · 1 met primary
— NCT07125534 Aug 2025 → Jan 2027 expected alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06627803 Feb 2025 → Aug 2029 expected alcohol-related disorders University of Southern California Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06822257 Feb 2025 → Sep 2029 expected alcohol-related disorders Carnegie Mellon University Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06520384 Jul 2024 → Jan 2025 osteoarthritis, knee Tanta University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT05973656 Jul 2022 → Nov 2026 expected Fanconi anemia, oral cavity carcinoma Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT04929288 May 2021 → Jun 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders Jessica Weafer Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT04595682 Mar 2021 → Nov 2024 alcohol-related disorders Mark Fillmore Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04230460 Sep 2020 → May 2021 alcohol-induced mental disorder, poisoning Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04543942 Nov 2019 → May 2023 alcohol abuse Mark Fillmore Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT03449095 Nov 2017 → Jul 2023 alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol-induced mental disorder University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Completed Met primary
Comparator or background therapy21 trials
Phase 0 NCT03736343 Comparator May 2019 → May 2020 alcohol-related disorders University of Florida Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 0 NCT03106363 Comparator Jul 2017 → Jan 2020 — Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03699540 Comparator Jul 2019 → Dec 2022 alcohol-related disorders, cannabis dependence Shanna Babalonis, PhD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03827460 Background Apr 2019 → Aug 2026 overdue alcohol dependence Indiana University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03575403 Comparator Sep 2018 → Mar 2023 alcohol-related disorders Craig Rush Completed No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 12 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2026-07-28 Altimmune, Inc. Altimmune Announces Positive Topline Results from RECLAIM Phase 2 Trial of Pemvidutide in Alcohol Use Disorder altimmune.com ↗
2024-05-10 Clearmind Medicine Inc. Clearmind Medicine Advances its Proprietary Psychedelic- Based Synthetic Alcohol Beverage Product clearmindmedicine.com ↗
2023-08-03 Quantum Biopharma InvestmentPitch Media Video Features FSD Pharma's Definitive Agreement Granting Exclusive Rights for Launch of UNBUZZD, a Revolutionary Rapid Alcohol Detoxification Drink issuerdirect.com ↗
2022-12-13 Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. Aldeyra Therapeutics’ Investigational RASP Modulator ADX-629 Improved Signs of Intoxication in Alcohol Challenge Phase 2 Clinical Trial aldeyra.com ↗
2020-06-01 Pharmaline, Lebanon Prevent big problems with Pharmaline 70% Alcohol com.lb ↗
2019-08-29 Eisai Inc. ALCOHOL-FREE WIPE FOR ELIMINATING VIRUSES AND BACTERIA ON PERSONAL BELONGINGS EISAI TO LAUNCH NEW “ETAK® ANTIMICROBIAL WET WIPES” WITH ONE WEEK LASTING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION eisai.com ↗
2018-10-24 Lallemand Pharma AG Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits completes another successful Alcohol School lallemand.com ↗
2017-11-29 Lallemand Pharma AG Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits completes 38th year of Alcohol School lallemand.com ↗
2016-02-26 Palatin Technologies, Inc Palatin Technologies Presents Bremelanotide Alcohol Interaction Study at International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health Annual Meeting palatin.com ↗
2015-11-24 Lallemand Pharma AG LBDS runs successful inaugural Alcohol School Concise in Asia lallemand.com ↗
2015-10-13 Addex Pharma S.A. Addex’ ADX71441 Demonstrates Robust Efficacy in Multiple Preclinical Models of Alcohol Use Disorder addextherapeutics.com ↗
2015-01-07 Addex Pharma S.A. Addex and NIAAA Enter Collaboration to Evaluate ADX71441 in Alcohol Use Disorder addextherapeutics.com ↗

Evidence & citations 5 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 74 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Alcohol “Other: alcohol, scopolamine, nicotine” NCT02033707 ↗
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“Alcohol 39g / 240ml” NCT01241032 ↗

NCT03699540 ↗

NCT05798936 ↗

NCT02126917 ↗

NCT03131843 ↗

NCT01620177 ↗

NCT07125534 ↗

NCT06293040 ↗

NCT06798038 ↗

NCT06627803 ↗

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Known as dehydrated alcohol ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00037141 ↗
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NCT00578279 ↗

NCT02910414 ↗

NCT06703437 ↗

Known as ethanol “This study will test the reliability of a procedure for self-administering ethanol (alcohol) intravenously (through a vein)” NCT00713492 ↗
Known as Ethyl Alcohol “An appropriate amount of 95% USP ethyl alcohol will be mixed in orange juice and tonic water to obtain a drink equivalent to 3-5 standard drinks.” NCT01638364 ↗
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“Active ingredient. Ethyl alcohol 70%” NCT06135844 ↗

“70% Ethyl Alcohol” NCT03551561 ↗

NCT02414581 ↗

NCT03063112 ↗

NCT04155697 ↗

Route Other “Transurethral Alcohol Injection” NCT00037141 ↗