Stevia vs sugar: which drink helps kids stay healthier?

NCT ID NCT05992688

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares stevia-sweetened drinks, sugary drinks, and flavored water in children ages 8-12 who regularly drink sugary beverages. Over 8 to 14 weeks, researchers will measure changes in weight, body fat, insulin resistance, blood fats, and blood pressure. The goal is to see if stevia offers metabolic benefits similar to water.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stevia-sweetened beverage
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that replacing sugary drinks with stevia helps children manage weight and improve metabolic health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 150 children over 8-14 weeks. Results may not apply to all kids or lead to long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder Weight Gain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADIPOSITY BLOOD PRESSURE INSULIN SENSITIVITY LIPOPROTEINS MICROBIAL COLONIZATION WEIGHT GAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
RECRUITING

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States
Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
RECRUITING

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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