The Influence of Water Intake on Food Intake at Meals Varying in Moisture
WaterxMoisture
1 other identifier
interventional
60
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a meal on food intake, and if the influence of water consumption on food consumption is moderated by switching behavior. Additionally, other individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of simultaneous variety and portion size on meal intake.
Trial Health
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Started Mar 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 16, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 27, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 23, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 23, 2027
April 23, 2026
April 1, 2026
12 months
January 16, 2026
April 21, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Change in food intake
Weight (grams) of the food consumed
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Change in energy intake
Energy (kcal) of the food consumed
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Secondary Outcomes (13)
Change in water intake
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Change in meal duration
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Change in eating rate
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Change in bite count
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
Change in sip count
Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
- +8 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (4)
No Water, Low Moisture
EXPERIMENTALNo water served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture
No Water, High Moisture
EXPERIMENTALNo water served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture
Water, Low Moisture
EXPERIMENTALWater will be served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture
Water, High Moisture
EXPERIMENTALWater will be served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years old
- Regularly consume 3 meals per day
- Like, are willing to eat, and do not have restrictions or allergies to the study foods
- Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before study visits
- Are willing to consume a consistent breakfast the day of study visits
- Have a BMI between 20-29.9 kg/m2
You may not qualify if:
- Experienced a weight change \>5 kg in the past month
- Are a smoker
- Are an athlete in training
- Take medications or have a health condition known to affect taste, smell, thirst, or appetite
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder or depression
- Specialize in the fields of psychology or nutritional sciences
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, 14850, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 16, 2026
First Posted
February 27, 2026
Study Start
March 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
February 23, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
February 23, 2027
Last Updated
April 23, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share