DEHYDRATION

This global study tests whether applying a sunlight-reflecting coating to roofs can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. Researchers will enroll 3,200 households in five hot cities across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. They will measure heart rate, blood s…

This study tests whether a 16-week hydration program can reduce side effects like nausea and dehydration in people starting GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic or Wegovy). Researchers will track 30 adults aged 18-60 who recently started the drug, measuring hydration levels and sid…

This study tests whether a smart water bottle that lights up when you're behind on drinking can help college students drink more water. Thirty students who currently drink less than recommended will use the bottle for a period, along with tracking their urine color and thirst. Th…

This study looks at how women in three life stages—premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal—rehydrate after an overnight fast and fluid restriction. Participants will drink either plain water or an electrolyte beverage. Researchers will measure fluid balance and other ma…

This study looks at two common IV fluids given to children aged 6 months to 5 years who are dehydrated from a stomach bug. The goal is to see if one type helps restore normal blood chemistry faster than the other. Doctors choose the fluid as part of normal care, and the research …

This study looks at whether people who carry one copy of the cystic fibrosis gene (but don't have the disease) are more likely to get dehydrated or have heat-related problems. Researchers will compare 100 carriers with 100 non-carriers using surveys and a 45-minute sauna challeng…

This study is for older adults, including those in the hospital or with low priority care needs. Researchers want to see if newer methods, like body scans and blood tests, can better detect malnutrition and kidney problems than current standard tests. The goal is to make diagnosi…

This study looks at how quickly losing weight through dehydration (using a sauna) affects combat athletes' sleep quality, thinking skills, and leg strength. Twelve athletes with prior weight-cutting experience will be monitored before and after losing 3% of their body weight. The…

This study looks at how different amounts of water and non-sugar drinks affect hydration, blood sugar, and heart health in 144 adults. Participants will follow specific drinking plans over several weeks. The goal is to see if simply drinking more fluids—with or without sweeteners…