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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Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States
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