RESTORE TRIAL: Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Pemvidutide in the Treatment of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD)

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female ages 18 to 75 years, inclusive 2. Overweight or obesity, defined as BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 3. History of alcohol misuse for the prior 3 years, with an alcohol intake ≥ 50 grams per day for males and ≥ 40 grams per day for females on average in the past year 4. Evidence of recent alcohol use, defined as PEth level ≥ 35 ng/mL at screening 5. Liver stiffness of 10.0-24.9 kPa by VCTE, inclusive Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of clinically significant alcohol withdrawal symptoms, defined as CIWA-Ar score ≥ 10 at screening and/or prior to randomization 2. History of hospitalization for alcohol withdrawal within the past year 3. History of seizures related to alcohol within the past year 4. History and/or current diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or another severe psychiatric disorder, unless documented as well-controlled by the Investigator for at least 6 months prior to screening and cleared by the Medical Monitor 5. Attempted suicide and/or serious suicidal intention or plan in the past 10 years