Supplements and talk therapy may ease Alcohol's toll on the liver
NCT ID NCT07603726
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a combination of nutraceutical supplements and psychological support could lower GGT, a liver enzyme, in 197 adults with alcohol use disorder. Participants received liver-supporting supplements and counseling to reduce drinking. The goal was to see if this dual approach could reduce alcohol-related liver stress.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- nutraceutical supplements (hepatoprotective compounds)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combined approach could offer a practical way to reduce alcohol-related liver stress and support recovery in people with alcohol use disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be definitive. The intervention is not a cure and relies on participants' adherence to both supplements and counseling.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Medical Center TOPMED
Târgu Mureş, Mureș County, 540058, Romania
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