Fiber and green tea supplement may curb alcohol cravings, early study suggests

NCT ID NCT06576674

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a dietary supplement containing fiber and green tea extract could increase feelings of fullness from alcohol in 64 at-risk drinkers. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo before drinking alcohol in a lab setting. The goal was to see if the supplement could reduce the desire to drink more by boosting satiety.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dietary fiber (Fibersol-2) and decaffeinated green tea extract
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement that helps people feel fuller from alcohol, possibly reducing how much they drink.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 64 people. The supplement may not actually change drinking behavior in real-world settings, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL DRINKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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