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Probiotic Study in Alcohol Recovery

Sponsor: Loughborough University

Summary

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a common condition that can affect physical and mental health. Current treatments do not work for everyone, and new approaches are needed. The primary aim of this study is to assess whether taking a specific probiotic supplement (a type of "good bacteria") is a feasible approach for people with AUD - that is, whether it is practical, acceptable, and well-tolerated within this population. As a secondary aim, the study also explores whether the probiotic may help improve psychological, biological, and cognitive wellbeing. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a probiotic supplement or a placebo (a capsule with no active ingredients) for four weeks. Neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given during the study. The aim is to understand whether probiotics could be a feasible and helpful additional approach to support people with AUD.

Official title: Effects of Probiotic Supplementation in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial

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