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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Valhalla, New York, 10595, United States
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