Could a ketone drink curb alcohol cravings? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04616781
First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a single dose of a nutritional ketone ester drink can change how the brain responds to alcohol cues and reduce the urge to drink in people with alcohol use disorder. Twenty adults who drink heavily but are not seeking treatment will receive either the ketone drink or a placebo on two separate days. Researchers will use brain scans and a simulated bar setting to measure cravings and actual alcohol consumption.
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University of Pennsylvania Center for Studies of Addiction
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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