Eating BehaviorsKids WaterNCT07680647
The Influence of Water Intake on Snack Intake in Children
A study testing Snack with water and Snack without water in people with Eating Behaviors, run by Cornell University.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Behaviors
- What is being tested?
- Snack with water and Snack without water
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 29 Jun 2026to 15 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Investigating the Influence of Consuming Water as a Beverage on Intake of a Snack 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.
- Conditions
- Eating Behaviors
- Being tested
- Snack with water, Snack without water
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Snack with waterOther
Snack served with water
Snack without waterOther
Snack served without water
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Snack with water | Experimental | Snack served with water Receives: Other: Snack with water |
| Snack without water | Experimental | Snack served without water Receives: Other: Snack without water |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in food intake
Weight (grams) of the food consumed
Measured: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Change in energy intake
Energy (kcal) of the food consumed
Measured: 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
Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from super yucky (0 mm) to super yummy (100 mm).
Measured: 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
Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from not at all thirsty (0 mm) to extremely thirsty (100 mm)
Measured: 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
Measured on a 4-point scale ranging from completely empty (1) to completely full (4)
Measured: From before to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Snack duration
Time (min) spent consuming the snack
Measured: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2026
- Study start29 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eating BehaviorsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cornell University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Paige M Cunningham, PhD, Principal investigator, Cornell University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07680647
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB0150906
- Acronym
- Kids Water
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigating the Influence of Consuming Water as a Beverage on Intake of a Snack in Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07680647
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Kids Water / IRB0150906
- Conditions
- Eating Behaviors
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cornell UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Snack with water | Experimental | Other: Snack with waterSnack served with water |
| Snack without water | Experimental | Other: Snack without waterSnack served without water |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Snack with waterSnack served with water | Other | Snack with water |
| Snack without waterSnack served without water | Other | Snack without water |
Primary outcome
Change in food intake
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Weight (grams) of the food consumed
Change in energy intake
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Energy (kcal) of the food consumed
4 secondary outcomes
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)
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)
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)
Snack duration
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Paige M Cunningham, PhD principal investigator
Cornell University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Snack with water and Snack without water in people with Eating Behaviors, run by Cornell University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Paige M Cunningham, PhD (607-255-2650, pmc242@cornell.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in food intake (time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jul 2026.