Gut Health and the Effect on Substance and Alcohol Cravings

Launched by CITY RESCUE MISSION MEDICAL CLINIC · Sep 5, 2023

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This clinical trial is studying whether improving gut health can help reduce cravings for alcohol and substances. Researchers believe that a healthier gut might play a role in mental well-being, and they want to see if taking probiotics (good bacteria) and prebiotics (food for those good bacteria) can make a difference in cravings. Participants in the study will first complete a survey about their cravings. Then, for 30 days, they will take a daily probiotic and prebiotic supplement, along with eating a pickle, to help improve their gut health. After this period, they will complete the survey again to see if their cravings have decreased.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be between 18 and 75 years old, currently experiencing cravings for substances or alcohol, and enrolled in a recovery program. It’s important that they can understand and follow the study instructions and provide written consent. However, those who have used alcohol or substances in the past week, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or have no cravings at all won’t be able to participate. This study is not yet recruiting participants, so interested individuals should keep an eye out for future updates.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males and females age 18-75 years old
• • current cravings for substance or alcohol use
• • enrolled in a recovery clinic
• • able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study
• • provision of written informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any alcohol or substance use in the past week
• • any narcotic use (including methadone and buprenorphine)
• • daily probiotic product use in the last 2 weeks
• • women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the trial
• • if they already have no alcohol or substance cravings
• • non English speakers.