PepsiCo tests wearable tech to spot dehydration without needles
NCT ID NCT07520344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a wrist-worn device can measure hydration levels by analyzing blood flow patterns under the skin. Researchers will enroll 30 healthy adults aged 18-45 and compare the device's readings with traditional methods like body weight changes and urine tests. The goal is to develop a simple, non-invasive way to monitor hydration during exercise.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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18 to 45 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: * Study subject is 18-45 years of age, inclusive * Subject is male or female * If female, subject is not pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or currently breast feeding * Subject is willing to avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to visit(s) * Able to speak, write, and read English * Provision of written consent to participate * Subject is not taking medication that may interfere with the study, as indicated on the general health questionnaire (GHQ) * Subject has no health conditions that would prevent completion of the trial, as indicated on the GHQ * Subject is willing to fast overnight (no food or beverage, only water, \~8- 10 hours) * 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 visit to the testing site * Subject is willing to undergo fluid restriction to induce dehydration * Subject is willing to wear a wrist worn wearable device for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has participated or currently enrolled in a clinical trial within the past 30 days * Subject has participated in any PepsiCo trial within the 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, as indicated on the GHQ * 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. * Subject has a health condition or is taking medication that can be worsened by fluid restriction, as indicated on the GHQ
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Locations
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PepsiCo R&D
RECRUITINGFrisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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PepsiCo R&D
RECRUITINGPlano, Texas, 75024, United States
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