Fizzy drink study probes saliva secrets

NCT ID NCT06933290

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how flavored carbonated drinks change saliva flow, composition, and taste perception compared to plain water, carbonated water, or non-carbonated drinks. Healthy adults aged 18-45 who regularly drink carbonated beverages will provide saliva samples after tasting different drinks. The goal is to learn more about how these popular beverages affect the mouth and taste.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

flavored carbonated drinks

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help understand how carbonated beverages influence oral health and taste perception.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-stage study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant medullary cystic kidney disease with or without hyperuricemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gatorade Sports Science Institute

    Valhalla, New York, 10595, United States