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

NCT ID NCT07179107

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • 850 PBC

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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  • 850 Phoenix Bioscience Core

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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