Could non-alcoholic beer help curb alcohol cravings? stanford launches pilot study
NCT ID NCT07451574
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This pilot study from Stanford University is testing whether providing non-alcoholic beer or sparkling water to people being treated for alcohol use disorder is acceptable and feasible. Sixty participants in California who are already in a treatment program will receive one of the two beverages for six weeks. The study will measure satisfaction, future use intentions, and how practical it is to supply these drinks as part of recovery.
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Stanford Prevention Research Center
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
non-alcoholic beer and sparkling water
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a simple, low-cost tool to help people in recovery reduce their alcohol intake.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (60 people) testing only acceptability and feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone with alcohol use disorder.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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