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NCT Number: NCT07680647

The Influence of Water Intake on Snack Intake in Children

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Eating Behaviors Behavior Behavior, Animal Feeding Behavior

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Snack with water

Other

Snack served with water

Snack without water

Other

Snack served without water

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in food intake

    Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

    Weight (grams) of the food consumed

  2. Change in energy intake

    Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

    Energy (kcal) of the food consumed

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in rating of liking of the taste of food sample

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

    Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from super yucky (0 mm) to super yummy (100 mm).

  2. Change in rating of thirst

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

    Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from not at all thirsty (0 mm) to extremely thirsty (100 mm)

  3. Change in rating of fullness

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

    Measured on a 4-point scale ranging from completely empty (1) to completely full (4)

  4. Snack duration

    Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

    Time (min) spent consuming the snack

Other outcomes

  1. Water intake

    Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)

    Weight (grams) water consumed

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Paige M Cunningham, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

607-255-2650

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cornell University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigating the Influence of Consuming Water as a Beverage on Intake of a Snack in Children

Acronym: Kids Water

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 2, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 2, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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