Probenecid Administration for Alcohol Craving and Consumption

Summary

This study proposes a 16-week, between-subject, double-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) with probenecid (2g /day) compared to placebo in individuals with AUD to test if reduces craving and alcohol consumption.

Timeline

Start

2026-03-14

Primary completion

2030-12-31

Completion

2030-12-31

Publications

• Background Hornbacher R, Gully BJ, Brown ZE, Brown JC, Magill M, Cioe PA, Swift RM, Sanna PP, Haass-Koffler CL. Probenecid as a pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder: A randomized placebo-controlled alcohol interaction trial. Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken). 2024 Dec;48(12):2391-2403. doi: 10.1111/acer.15470. Epub 2024 Oct 29.

Drugs

Indications