Keto diet tested as a way to curb alcohol cravings
NCT ID NCT06787235
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a modified ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. Fifty adults with the condition will follow the diet and receive nutritional counseling. Researchers will measure how well participants stick to the diet and whether their alcohol intake drops.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- modified ketogenic diet
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to help people with alcohol use disorder drink less.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The diet is hard to follow, and it may not reduce drinking as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Bern
RECRUITINGBern, Switzerland
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