Water bottles in schools may fight tooth decay and weight gain
NCT ID NCT06714929
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will give thousands of elementary school students refillable water bottles and install hydration stations in their schools, along with lessons about healthy hydration. Researchers will track whether this simple change reduces tooth decay and helps maintain healthy body weight over three years. The goal is to see if improving access to water in schools can make a real difference in children's health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- refillable water bottles and hydration stations with education and outreach
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce cavities and prevent obesity in schoolchildren by improving water access.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on how well schools and students follow the program. It may not show clear health benefits, and changes in diet or other factors could affect outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center
RECRUITINGHenrico, Virginia, 23229, United States
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