New sports drink study tests if glycerol boosts hydration
NCT ID NCT07217834
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a glycerol-electrolyte flavored drink helps healthy, active adults retain more fluid than a regular flavored placebo drink. Thirty participants will drink one liter of either beverage and have their fluid balance measured by body weight and urine output. The goal is to see if the glycerol drink leads to better hydration.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- glycerol-electrolyte beverage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward better sports drinks or rehydration solutions for active people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not meaningful in real-world use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is male or female * If female, subject is not pregnant * Subject is 18-50 years of age, inclusive * Subject is at least recreationally active (engaged in light to moderate intensity, intermittent, or steady-state exercise at least 3 days per week for at least 30 min at a time) * Subject does not smoke (or has quit for at least 6 months) * Subject is not taking medication that may interfere with the study (e.g., diuretics, laxatives, weight loss drugs) * Subject has no health conditions that would interfere with the study (e.g. cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic diseases) * Subject is not allergic to fuji apple pear flavoring * Subject is not allergic to Stevia * Subject is willing to avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to visits * Subject is willing to fast overnight (\~8-10 hours) prior to visits * Subject is willing to refrain from vigorous exercise for 24 hours * Subject is willing to eat the exact same food the day prior to each study session. * Willing and able to provide signed informed consent to participate in the study and to comply with all study procedures and scheduled visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has participated in a clinical trial within the past 30 days * Subject has participated in any PepsiCo trial within past 3 months * Subject has a condition or is taking medication that the investigator believes would interfere with his/her ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the person at undue risk * Subject is employed by, or has a parent, guardian, or other immediate family member employed by a company that manufactures any products that compete with any Gatorade product. If subject is unsure if a company would be considered a competitor to Gatorade, they will be asked to please let the study investigator know the name of the other company and the nature of their relationship to that company before they sign the informed consent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IMG Academy/GSSI Bradenton Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Bradenton, Florida, 34210, United States
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