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placebo beverage (for alcohol)
A placebo beverage designed to mimic the sensory and contextual experience of alcohol consumption without containing ethanol, relying on expectancy and conditioning effects.
A placebo beverage designed to mimic the sensory and contextual experience of alcohol consumption without containing ethanol, relying on expectancy and conditioning effects. Used for Alcohol use reduction or abstinence support.
At a glance
| Generic name | placebo beverage (for alcohol) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Behavioral Health / Substance Use Disorder |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
This product leverages placebo and expectancy mechanisms rather than pharmacological action. By providing a beverage that mimics the taste, aroma, and social context of alcoholic drinks, it may reduce alcohol consumption through behavioral substitution and psychological conditioning. The mechanism is primarily psychological rather than molecular.
Approved indications
- Alcohol use reduction or abstinence support
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Effects of Fish Oil and Red Wine on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers (NA)
- Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) Trial (PHASE2)
- Acute Alcohol Response In Bipolar Disorder: a Longitudinal Alcohol Administration/fMRI Study (NA)
- Effects of Caffeine and Nicotine Gum on Balance Performance in Athletes (NA)
- Effects of Ketones on Brain Energetics and Alcohol Consumption in Alcohol Use Disorder (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Mitigating the Disinhibiting Effects of Alcohol With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (NA)
- LGG Supplementation in Patients With AUD and ALD (PHASE2)
- Effects of Ketone Supplementation on Alcohol Withdrawal and Brain Metabolism in Alcohol Use Disorder (PHASE2, PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- placebo beverage (for alcohol) CI brief — competitive landscape report
- placebo beverage (for alcohol) updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of California, Los Angeles portfolio CI