Water heroes: can a school program get kids to hydrate?
NCT ID NCT06132763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a school-based program to encourage kids to drink more water. The program included student ambassadors, a kick-off event, and a student-led marketing campaign. Researchers looked at whether the program was feasible and if it could improve hydration, reduce cavities, and manage weight in elementary students.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hydration intervention (behavioral: role models, marketing, water stations)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve hydration and reduce cavities in schools.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. Results may not apply to other schools or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States
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