The Brain, the Bug, and the Binge: the Interplay Between Binge Drinking, Gut Microbiota, and Brain Functioning

PHASE2RecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

82

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 24, 2023

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Conditions
Binge Drinking
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Inulin Intervention

For 6 weeks, 23 binge drinkers will be given a daily dose (divided into three times a day) of 15g of a dietary fiber with benefits for intestinal bacteria (inulin).

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Maltodextrin Intervention

For 6 weeks, 23 binge drinkers will be given a daily dose (divided into three times a day) of 15g of dietary fiber with no specific benefits for the intestinal microbiome (maltodextrin).

Trial Locations (1)

4710-057

RECRUITING

Psychological Neuroscience Laboratory, Psychology Research Center, University of Minho, Braga

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Foundation for Science and Technology, Portugal

OTHER

lead

University of Minho

OTHER