Lab test: does endotoxin fuel alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT04527185

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a bacterial substance called endotoxin increases drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. 27 adults took part in a lab session where they could drink alcohol after receiving either endotoxin or a placebo. The goal was to see if endotoxin changes how much alcohol they consume.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yale School of Medicine

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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