Could good bacteria curb alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT07510113

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Loughborough University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement for four weeks can reduce alcohol cravings and improve thinking, mood, and gut health in people with alcohol use disorder. 38 participants are randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and neither they nor the researchers know who gets what. The goal is to see if probiotics could be a helpful addition to current treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: probiotic supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost supplement to help reduce alcohol cravings and support mental health in people with alcohol use disorder.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot trial with only 38 participants, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. It is too early to know if probiotics truly help.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loughborough University

Loughborough, United Kingdom

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