Water intake and thirst in healthy young adults
This study looks at how drinking more water affects thirst, brain function, and kidneys in healthy young adults. You may join if you normally drink very little water and meet specific health criteria.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy young adult aged 18-40 (implied) living in the Salzburg, Austria area.
- You must have recorded low water intake (less than 1 liter per day) and total fluid intake of about 35 ml per kg of body weight over four weeks.
- You must be a non-smoker, not drink alcohol daily, and not take regular medications.
- You must not have a history of chronic disease, headaches in the past six months, or high stress levels.
- You must have normal blood pressure, blood tests, and kidney function, and be willing to undergo fMRI scans and other procedures.
- Women must be between 160-170 cm tall and men between 175-185 cm.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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