Water as medicine? small study tests hydration for muscle health in seniors

NCT ID NCT06497426

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari del Maresme Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether drinking a set amount of water each day (30-35 ml per kg of body weight) for one week could improve how older adults in nursing homes build muscle protein. Seventeen people aged 65 and older took part. The goal was to see if better hydration could help with muscle loss and strength.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: water
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults maintain muscle mass and strength.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early trial with only 17 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and drinking more water may not be enough to prevent muscle loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

muscular atrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSCLE LOSS

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Locations

Consorci Sanitari del Maresme

Mataró, Barcelona, 08304, Spain

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