Hydration hype or help? new study tests water vs. diet drinks

NCT ID NCT07179107

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Arizona State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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—can lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: water and non-sugar-sweetened beverages
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that drinking more water or non-sugar beverages improves blood sugar control and heart health, offering a simple way to reduce disease risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 144 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Dehydration glucose metabolism disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DEHYDRATION DEHYDRATION (PHYSIOLOGY) GLUCOSE ABNORMALITIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

850 PBC
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
850 Phoenix Bioscience Core
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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