Gout drug shows promise for alcohol cravings in new trial
NCT ID NCT07118618
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether probenecid, a medicine currently used for gout, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less and feel less craving. About 120 adults who drink heavily will take either probenecid or a placebo daily for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure cravings in the lab and in daily life to see if the drug makes a difference.
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RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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