NCT07680647

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a snack on food intake in children.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
2mo left

Started Jun 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress44%
Jun 2026Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 17, 2026

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 29, 2026

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 2, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2026

Expected
14 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 15, 2026

Last Updated

July 2, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 17, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 29, 2026

Conditions

Eating Behaviors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in food intake

    Weight (grams) of the food consumed

    Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

  • Change in energy intake

    Energy (kcal) of the food consumed

    Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in rating of liking of the taste of food sample

    From before the snack to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

  • Change in rating of thirst

    From before the snack to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

  • Change in rating of fullness

    From before to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

  • Snack duration

    Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Water intake

    Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

Study Arms (2)

Snack with water

EXPERIMENTAL

Snack served with water

Other: Snack with water

Snack without water

EXPERIMENTAL

Snack served without water

Other: Snack without water

Interventions

Snack with waterOTHER

Snack served with water

Snack with water
Snack without waterOTHER

Snack served without water

Snack without water

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Like, are willing to eat study food
  • Does not have allergies, food restrictions or health issues that prevent them from consuming study food
  • Will attend summer camp during both of the scheduled study visits

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding Behavior

Interventions

SnacksWater

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, AnimalBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MealsFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and BeveragesHydroxidesAlkaliesInorganic ChemicalsAnionsIonsElectrolytesOxidesOxygen Compounds

Study Officials

  • Paige M Cunningham, PhD

    Cornell University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Paige M Cunningham, PhD

CONTACT

607-255-2650pmc242@cornell.edu

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

June 17, 2026

First Posted

July 2, 2026

Study Start

June 29, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 15, 2026

Last Updated

July 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share