Water before meals: the simple trick for weight loss in older adults?
NCT ID NCT05843318
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether drinking water before meals helps people aged 50 and older with overweight or obesity lose weight. 375 participants will be split into three groups: one drinks water before each meal, one drinks water throughout the day, and one follows a diet without water instructions. Smart water bottles track how much and when they drink.
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Virginia Tech
RECRUITINGBlacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States
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