NCT07439198

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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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Mar 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress40%
Mar 2026Feb 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 16, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 27, 2026

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 15, 2026

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 23, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 23, 2027

Last Updated

April 23, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

January 16, 2026

Last Update Submit

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

EXPERIMENTAL

No water served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture

Other: No waterOther: Low Moisture

No Water, High Moisture

EXPERIMENTAL

No water served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture

Other: No waterOther: High moisture

Water, Low Moisture

EXPERIMENTAL

Water will be served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture

Other: WaterOther: Low Moisture

Water, High Moisture

EXPERIMENTAL

Water will be served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture

Other: WaterOther: High moisture

Interventions

No water will be served with the meal

No Water, High MoistureNo Water, Low Moisture
WaterOTHER

Water will be served with the meal

Water, High MoistureWater, Low Moisture

A low moisture food will be served

No Water, Low MoistureWater, Low Moisture

A high moisture food will be served

No Water, High MoistureWater, High Moisture

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

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

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding Behavior

Interventions

Water

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, AnimalBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HydroxidesAlkaliesInorganic ChemicalsAnionsIonsElectrolytesOxidesOxygen Compounds

Central Study Contacts

Paige M Cunningham, PhD

CONTACT

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

Locations