Study links binge drinking, gut bacteria, and brain function
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This Phase 2 study looks at how binge drinking may change gut bacteria and how your brain works. You may qualify if you’re a Portuguese-speaking student and your drinking pattern and health history match the study rules.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 23 years old and your native language is Portuguese
- You drink in a “binge” pattern (or you are a non/low drinker) based on set limits
- Your AUDIT screening score is in the study’s allowed range for your group
- You do not use illicit drugs (based on a screening questionnaire)
- You do not have certain brain/mental health conditions or a past long blackout from alcohol
- You do not have gut diseases, and you haven’t taken certain medicines or antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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