Comparing an Electrolyte-Carbohydrate Beverage to Water During Ramadan (NCT07429201) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing an Electrolyte-Carbohydrate Beverage to Water During Ramadan
Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2026-02-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of breaking the fast (iftar) during Ramadan with different beverages on dietary and beverage intake patterns and related measurements during the hours after iftar and into the next morning, as well as participants' self-reported feelings such as thirst, mood, and overall wellbeing.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Healthy Muslim adults aged 18-50 years who are observing Ramadan fasting.
. Able and willing to provide written informed consent.
. Able to speak, read, and understand Arabic or English sufficiently to comply with study procedures.
. Willing and able to consume the electrolyte-carbohydrate (EC) beverage and water during study visits.
. Demonstrates product acceptability during screening, defined as overall liking (OL) score ≥ 6 following consumption of a 50 mL sample of the EC beverage (9-point hedonic scale).
. Self-reported as generally healthy with no known condition that would interfere with participation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To compare post-fast fluid intake when breaking the fast with an Electrolyte-Carbohydrate beverage versus water
. Able to comply with study procedures and attend two on-site intervention visits.
. Willing and able to maintain usual daytime sleep patterns during the intervention period (i.e., avoid intentional major changes to sleep schedule) from 48 hours prior to each intervention visit until the following morning assessment.
Exclusion criteria
. Any medical condition or medication use known to affect fluid balance/hydration status, including but not limited to diuretics, laxatives, weight-loss medications.
. History of clinically significant cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, or metabolic disease.
. Pregnant or breastfeeding (lactating) females, or females who plan to become pregnant during the study period.
. Engagement in heavy/vigorous exercise within 24 hours prior to any study visit.
. Participation in any PepsiCo-sponsored clinical trial within the previous 6 months.
. Participation in any other interventional clinical trial within the previous 30 days.