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Holiday myth busted: strong alcohol Doesn't speed digestion

NCT ID NCT06728761

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether drinking calvados (a strong apple brandy) during a high-calorie festive meal helps digestion, as some people believe. Eight healthy volunteers ate a standardized 1850-calorie meal and either drank calvados with sorbet or water with sorbet. Researchers measured how fast the stomach emptied using ultrasound and asked about discomfort and appetite. The goal was to see if the alcohol actually speeds up or slows down digestion.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

8 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult volunteers ≥ 18 years and \< 65 years of age * with no significant medical history (American Society of Anesthesiologists class ASA 1) * fasted for at least 6 hours for alcohol and solids * signed informed consent * affiliated to the social security system. Exclusion Criteria: * adults of full age under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship) * young drivers holding a probationary licence * persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision * persons under psychiatric care * a history of oeso-gastro-duodenal surgery * current pregnancy or breast-feeding * any pathology that may affect gastric volume: insulin-dependent diabetes or diabetes mellitus, gastro-oesophageal reflux, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism * treatments affecting gastric motility (erythromycin, metoclopramide, etc.) * any treatment incompatible with alcohol consumption * any pathology incompatible with alcohol consumption (liver or neurological pathologies in particular) * obesity defined by a body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m². * Alcohol dependence (AUDIT questionnaire): Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a simple 10-question test. * Volunteers with a direct hierarchical link to the investigators

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Locations

  • Hopital Femme Mère enfant

    Bron, Rhone, 69500, France

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