Efficacy and Safety of Alcovit in Reducing Blood Alcohol Concentration
- Sponsor
- Galzu Institute of Research, Teaching, Science and Applied Technology
- Study ID
- NCT07332429
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
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Conditions
- Alcohol Drinking
- Blood Alcohol Content
- Hangover
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- ALL
- Age
- 18 Years - 70 Years
- Healthy Volunteers
- Accepted
Interventions
- Alcovit® (Zeolite Clinoptilolite) — DEVICEEffervescent powder for oral suspension presented in 15g sachets, containing zeolite clinoptilolite (approximately 96% of the formulation) associated with B-complex vitamins (B1, B6, B12), vitamin C, and cupric chlorophyllin as natural colorant. The device is administered either immediately before alcohol consumption (2-3 minutes prior) or immediately after alcohol consumption (maximum 5 minutes after) depending on the assigned study arm.
- Placebo — DEVICEEffervescent powder for oral suspension presented in 15g sachets. Inert substance with identical appearance, taste, and texture to Alcovit®, but without the active ingredient (zeolite clinoptilolite). The placebo is administered either immediately before alcohol consumption (2-3 minutes prior) or immediately after alcohol consumption (maximum 5 minutes after) depending on the assigned study arm.
Study Details
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Alcovit® (zeolite clinoptilolite) works to reduce blood alcohol concentration in healthy adults aged 18-70 years who are occasional or moderate alcohol consumers. It will also learn about the safety and tolerability of Alcovit®. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Alcovit® reduce blood alcohol concentration when administered before or after standardized alcoholic beverage consumption compared to placebo? * What is the rate of alcohol elimination from the blood (mg/dL/hour) in participants taking Alcovit® compared to placebo? * Is Alcovit® well tolerated when administered before or after alcohol consumption? Researchers will compare Alcovit® administered before alcohol consumption, Alcovit® administered after alcohol consumption, placebo administered before alcohol consumption, and placebo administered after alcohol consumption to see if Alcovit® effectively reduces blood alcohol levels. Participants will: * Consume a standardized alcoholic beverage under controlled conditions; * Take Alcovit® or a placebo either 2-3 minutes before or after (within 5 minutes) alcohol consumption; * Have blood samples collected at baseline (30 minutes before), and at 20, 40, and 60 minutes after alcohol consumption to measure blood alcohol concentration; * Complete breathalyzer (etilometer) measurements at the same time points; * Answer questionnaire to assess alcohol hangover severity; * Have safety blood tests performed to monitor liver and kidney function.
Key Dates
- First listed
- Jan 12, 2026
- Start date
- May 30, 2026
- Status verified
- Jan 2026
- Primary completion
- May 30, 2026
- Completion
- May 30, 2027
Study Design
- Enrollment
- 228 participants (estimated)
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Intervention model
- PARALLEL
- Primary purpose
- PREVENTION
Arms
- Experimental: Alcovit (Pre-consumption)Participants receive the investigational device immediately before (2-3 minutes) consuming the standardized alcohol dose.
- Experimental: Alcovit (Post-consumption)Participants receive the investigational device immediately after (maximum 5 minutes) consuming the standardized alcohol dose.
- Placebo Comparator: Placebo (Pre-consumption)Participants receive the placebo immediately before consuming the standardized alcohol dose.
- Placebo Comparator: Placebo (Post-consumption)Participants receive the placebo immediately after consuming the standardized alcohol dose.
Primary Outcome Measure
Reduction in Blood Alcohol Levels and Breathalyzer Readings - Pre-consumption Administration [ Time Frame: Baseline (30 minutes before), 20 minutes, 40 minutes, and 60 minutes after alcohol consumption (Day 1) ]
Central Contacts
- Marcelo P Coutinho, MD, PhD+55 22 992266669
- Savio B Souza, PhD+55 22 999857370
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