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Effect of Adding Glycerol to Electrolyte Beverages on Fluid Balance in Healthy Euhydrated Men and Women at Rest

Effect of Adding Glycerol to Electrolyte Beverages on Fluid Balance in Healthy Euhydrated Men and Women at Rest

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06654557
Enrollment
95
Registered
2024-10-23
Start date
2024-09-30
Completion date
2025-05-30
Last updated
2025-02-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fluid Balance

Keywords

hydration, electrolytes, glycerol, carbohtydrate, beverage

Brief summary

The results of a prior study PEP-2311 suggested there was a positive dose-response effect of glycerol and sodium on fluid balance and fluid retention. In addition, inclusion of glycerol resulted in an upward shift in the relationship between sodium concentration and fluid balance. The practical interpretation is that addition of glycerol enables a reduction in sodium concentration compared with a 0% glycerol drink. In this follow-up study, the investigators hypothesize that 1) fluid balance will be sustained (greater than or not different from baseline) and significantly greater than placebo for 120 min after drinking the test no/low/moderate carbohydrate beverages and 2) fluid balance will not differ between the carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages, but both will be greater than placebo.

Detailed description

This is a two-part study. Subjects will be asked to complete either Part 1 or Part 2 of this study. Subjects can participate in both parts of the study if they are interested and available to complete all trials. However, they will be asked to complete Part 1 before enrolling in Part 2 of the study. Dosing days are separated by 2-15 days. Objective 1) To compare the effect of consumption of four no/low/moderate carbohydrate drinks with high electrolyte concentrations vs. placebo on fluid balance at rest. To enroll N=25 Objective 2) To compare the effect of consumption of two moderate carbohydrate drinks with low electrolyte concentrations vs. placebo on fluid balance at rest. To enroll N=70

Interventions

OTHERPlacebo beverage, kiwi-strawberry flavor (Part 1 and Part 2)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose.

OTHER0% carbohydrate electrolyte solution with glycerol beverage (Part 1 only)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

OTHER0% carbohydrate electrolyte solution without glycerol beverage (Part 1 only)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

OTHER1% carbohydrate electrolyte solution with glycerol beverage (Parts 1 and 2)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

OTHER6% carbohydrate electrolyte solution with glycerol beverage (Parts 1 and 2)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

OTHER6% carbohydrate electrolyte solution without glycerol beverage (Part 2 only)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

OTHER2% carbohydrate electrolyte solution without glycerol beverage (Part 2 only)

9.3 oz (276 ml) aliquots 3 times for a total of 28 oz (828 ml) over a 35 min period followed by 25 min rest until Time 0 post-dose. Beverage matched to placebo for color and flavor.

Sponsors

PepsiCo Global R&D
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Subject is male or female * If female, subject is not pregnant (based on self-report) * Subject is 18-50 years of age, inclusive Subject is at least recreationally active (engaged in light to moderate intensity, intermittent, or steady-state exercise at least 3 days per week for at least 30 min at a time) * Subject does not smoke (or has quit for at least 6 months) * Subject is not taking medication that may interfere with the study (e.g., diuretics) * Subject has no health conditions that would interfere with the study, As indicated on the general health questionnaire (GHQ), e.g. cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic diseases * Subject is not allergic to adhesives (e.g., medical tape) * Subject is not allergic to kiwi-strawberry flavoring * Subject is willing to avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to visit(s) * Subject is willing to fast overnight (\ 8-12 hours) * Subject is willing to refrain from vigorous exercise for 24 hours (light physical activity only) * Subject is willing to eat the exact same food the day prior to each visit to the laboratory * Able to speak, write, and read English * Provision of written consent to participate

Exclusion criteria

* Subject has participated in a clinical trial within the past 30 days * Subject has participated in any PepsiCo trial within past 6 months * Subject has a condition or is taking medication that the investigator believes would interfere with his/her ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the person at undue risk * Subject is employed by, or has a parent, guardian, or other immediate family member employed by a company that manufactures any products that compete with any Gatorade product. If subject is unsure if a company would be considered a competitor to Gatorade, they will be asked to please let the study investigator know the name of the other company and the nature of their relationship to that company before they sign the informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fluid balance (Body Weight)Change each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beveragePlatform scale to the nearest 0.005 kilograms (kg)
Fluid balance (Percent (%) change in Body Mass)Change each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beveragePlatform scale to the nearest 0.005 kilograms (kg)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Urine specific gravityChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageUSG digital pen refractometer (Atago), no unit
Blood sodiumChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageFingerstick sampling, unit millimoles per liter (mmol/L), iSTAT Blood Electrolyte and Chemistry Analyzer (CHEM8+ cartridge)
Blood glucoseChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageFingerstick sampling, unit milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), iSTAT Blood Electrolyte and Chemistry Analyzer (CHEM8+ cartridge)
Percent change in plasma volumeChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageFingerstick sampling, calculated from hematocrit and hemoglobin concentration percent (%)
Serum glycerol concentrationChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageFingerstick sampling unit millimoles per liter (mmol/L) using Sigma Aldrich glycerol assay kit
Serum osmolalityChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageFingerstick sampling, unit milliosmoles per kilogram of water (mOsm/Kg H20)
Fluid retention% change each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beveragePlatform scale to the nearest 0.005 kilograms (kg), unit percent (%)
Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)Change each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageAutomatic sphygmomanometer unit millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg)
Heart rateChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageHeart rate monitor, unit beats per minute (bpm)
Subjective measure of headacheChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageOne item on a 100 point visual analog scale anchored from 0=No headache to 100=Severe headache
Subjective measure of lightheadednessChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageOne item on a 100 point visual analog scale anchored from 0=No lightheadedness to 100=Severe lightheadedness
Subjective measures of gastrointestinal discomfortChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageEight items on a 100 point visual analog scale (stomach upset, nausea, burping, stomach bloating, abdominal discomfort, stomach fullness, vomiting, diarrhea anchored frrom 0= None to 100=Severe
Menstrual categorizationAssessed at Screening VisitUsing Elliott-Sale chart, 2023 to categorize menstrual/hormonal contraceptive status for those who have not yet reached perimenopause/menopause. This is a decision-tree chart, not a scale.
Saliva osmolalityChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageMeasured directly from the tongue using a handheld MX3 Diagnostics device, unit milliosmoles per kilogram of water (mOsm/kg H2O)
Urine massChange each test day from pre-beverage baseline (-60 minutes) to post-beverage Time 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes,120 minutes, and 150 minutes post 3rd (last) beverageGraduated cylinder on scale to the nearest 0.01 grams

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactLindsay Baker, PhD
Lindsay.Baker@pepsico.com814-883-9454

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026