Community-based hydration intervention in schools
Official title: Advancing Water Security: A Community Participatory School-Based Hydration Intervention
Run by Virginia Commonwealth University · NCT06714929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program in schools to see if adding water stations helps students drink more water, stay healthier, and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 7200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Henrico, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06714929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students in grades K-5 who participate in school lunch programs and are enrolled in the study during their 3rd grade year.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who are unable to complete assessments due to developmental or physical reasons, or those planning to move during the study, may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of a community-participatory hydration intervention implemented in schools over three years. It focuses on the usage of newly installed hydration stations and assesses various outcomes including Body Mass Index z-scores, dental caries, and beverage intake among students. The intervention encourages healthy hydration practices and equitable access to drinking water, with data collected from students and staff in participating schools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved hydration habits, reduced obesity rates, and lower instances of dental caries among school-aged children.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar hydration interventions in school settings, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Lunchroom observations: All students (K-5th \[Pre-Kindergarten if applicable\]) who eat lunch in the cafeteria on assessment days are eligible * BMI and dental caries assessments: 1) student enrolls in study while in 3rd grade (followed through 5th g) * Student surveys: Students in 4th-5th grade are eligible to complete surveys assessing beverage intake and perceptions of hydration practices within their school district. * Staff surveys: All staff in the target schools will be eligible to complete the Personnel Survey. Exclusion Criteria: * Lunchroom observations: None. * BMI and dental caries assessments: Students are ineligible if they are unable to complete assessments due to developmental or physical reasons, 2) planning to move in the study duration * Student surveys: None. * Staff surveys: None.
Where it's running
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center
Henrico, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sarah Farthing, MS
- Email: sarah.malone@vcuhealth.org
- Phone: 804-527-4756
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.