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Water heroes: can a school program get kids to hydrate?

NCT ID NCT06132763

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested a school-based program to encourage kids to drink more water. The program included student ambassadors, a kick-off event, and a student-led marketing campaign. Researchers looked at whether the program was feasible and if it could improve hydration, reduce cavities, and manage weight in elementary students.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hydration intervention (behavioral: role models, marketing, water stations)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve hydration and reduce cavities in schools.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. Results may not apply to other schools or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

563 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion: * Lunchroom observations: All students (K-5th) who eat lunch in the cafeteria on assessment days are eligible for lunchroom observations (observing what beverages are selected and presence of water bottles) * BMI and dental caries assessments: 1) student is in the 3rd grade; 2) English or Spanish speaking. * Student surveys: Students in 4th-5th grade are eligible to complete surveys assessing beverage intake and perceptions of hydration practices in their district. * Staff surveys: All staff in the target schools will be eligible to complete the School Environment Survey. Exclusion: * Lunchroom observations: None. * BMI and dental caries assessments: Students are ineligible if they: 1) are non-English or non-Spanish speaking; 2) have a medical condition that precludes drinking water or that can put them at risk for failure to thrive or poor weight gain, 2) are unable to complete assessments due to developmental delays, 3) plan to move from the school district during the study period. * Student surveys: Students in 4th-5th grade who are unable to complete surveys due to developmental delays will be ineligible. * Staff surveys: None.

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Conditions

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dental caries

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Body mass index Dental caries Hydration

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States

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