NCT07429201

Comparing an Electrolyte-Carbohydrate Beverage to Water During Ramadan

A Randomized, Open-Label, Crossover Study Comparing an Electrolyte-Carbohydrate Beverage to Water During Ramadan

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: PepsiCo Global R&D · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Hydration Status
• Dietary Intake

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Witnessed ad libitum electrolyte-carbohydrate beverage intake over 120 minutes	Participants will consume the study electrolyte-carbohydrate beverage ad libitum over a 120-minute period following Iftar under supervised conditions. No other foods or beverages will be permitted during the first 120 minutes.
OTHER	Witnessed ad libitum water intake over 120 minutes	Participants will consume water ad libitum over a 120-minute period following Iftar under supervised conditions. No other foods or beverages will be permitted during the first 120 minutes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-11
• Primary completion: 2026-03-06
• Completion: 2026-03-06
• First posted: 2026-02-24
• Last updated: 2026-03-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Saudi Arabia