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Gut feeling: probiotic shows promise in curbing alcohol cravings and liver damage

NCT ID NCT05178069

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Louisville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for 6 months can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking and improve liver health. Researchers will compare the probiotic to a placebo in 60 adults who drink heavily. The goal is to see if the probiotic can lower cravings, reduce drinking, and decrease liver injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcoholic hepatitis alcoholic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER ALCOHOL-ASSOCIATED LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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