Adial Pharmaceuticals Awarded New U.S. Patent Covering Genotype-Specific Treatment of Opioid-Related Disorders

GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced patent number 12,221,654 was issued on February 11, 2025, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

This patent expands the covered methods of identifying patients with specific genetic markers linked to substance use disorders and treating them with AD04, the Company’s investigational new drug product. The treatment approach involves detecting the TT genotype of rs1042173 in the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) and administering AD04. These treatment methods are tailored for individuals suffering from disorders such as opioid dependence, opioid abuse, alcohol dependence, and other related conditions.

“This patent is an important milestone for Adial Pharmaceuticals as we continue our mission to create innovative, personalized treatments for addiction,” said Cary Claiborne, CEO of Adial Pharmaceuticals. “Our research not only helps us understand the genetic underpinnings of addiction but also positions us to deliver solutions that are more effective and tailored to individual patients. We believe AD04 has significant potential to treat opioid use disorder and other drug dependencies in addition to our initial indication of alcohol use disorder. By combining genetic diagnostics with precision medicine, we aim to improve outcomes for patients who may not respond to traditional treatments.”

About Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Adial Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders. The Company’s lead investigational new drug product, AD04, is a genetically targeted, serotonin-3 receptor antagonist, therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in heavy drinking patients and was recently investigated in the Company’s ONWARD™ pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for the potential treatment of AUD in subjects with certain target genotypes identified using the Company’s proprietary companion diagnostic genetic test. ONWARD showed promising results in reducing heavy drinking in heavy drinking patients, and no overt safety or tolerability concerns. AD04 is also believed to have the potential to treat other addictive disorders such as Opioid Use Disorder, gambling, and obesity. Additional information is available at

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