Lab test reveals how gut bacteria may fuel alcohol cravings
NCT ID NCT04527185
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a substance called endotoxin, which comes from certain bacteria, can increase alcohol consumption in people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers gave 27 adults either endotoxin or a placebo and measured how much alcohol they drank during a 120-minute session. The goal was to understand if inflammation from gut bacteria plays a role in drinking behavior.
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Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States
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