Tiny study tests if trace minerals beat plain water for rehydration
NCT ID NCT06858904
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study from Arizona State University looked at whether a drink with trace minerals (ConcenTrace or ZeroLyte) helps people rehydrate better after exercise compared to plain water. Fifteen physically active adults were tested. The goal was to see how well the body retains water and how skin hydration changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Trace mineral supplement (ConcenTrace or ZeroLyte)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward better rehydration strategies for athletes and active people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also compares different drinks, not a new treatment.
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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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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 55 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Recreationally physically active: Training \> 2x per week and ≤ 6hours per week * BMI of 18.5-29.9 * Stable weight for the last 2 months (\<5 pounds. fluctuation) Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial * night shifting work * thyroid medication * bariatric surgery * cardiovascular disease * renal disease * hepatic disease * Participating in another study at the same time * Bodyweight \<110 pounds * Currently Smoker * Major surgery, including abdominal, in the past 3 months or individuals who have planned surgery during the trial. * Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 12 months * High alcohol intake (average of \> 2 standard drinks per day or \> 10 standard drinks per week)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hydration Science Lab
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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