Protein shakes tested to curb addiction cravings in small hospital study
NCT ID NCT06459609
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding protein supplements twice a day could reduce cravings in 28 people hospitalized for addiction. Participants spent one week with protein and one week without, rating their cravings on a simple scale. The goal was to see if a simple dietary change might help during early recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- protein supplement (powder mixed with yogurt or compote)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary aid to help manage cravings during early addiction treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (28 people) with no control group and short duration. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to a proven treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH de Pau
Pau, 64000, France
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