Can better sleep help curb alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT05458609

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 21, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding a prescription sleep medication (lemborexant) to a standard alcohol use disorder drug (naltrexone) could help reduce alcohol cravings and improve sleep. It involved 8 adults with both alcohol use disorder and insomnia. Researchers compared the combination to naltrexone plus a placebo to see if the sleep aid made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Menninger Clinic

    Houston, Texas, 77035, United States

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