Study details
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The Sweet Kids Study
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
NCT IDNCT05992688ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
150
Study length
about 3.2 years
Ages
8–12
Locations
1 site in AR
About this study
Researchers are testing if stevia has benefits for weight control and metabolic function compared to caloric sweeteners, and whether it provides similar benefits to water in children aged 8-12. The trial will last approximately 1168 days.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Calorie free flavored water beverage
- 2.Stevia sweetened beverages
- 3.Sucrose sweetened beverage
Primary goalBlood pressure percentiles
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Primary: Blood pressure percentiles, Body mass index (BMI) z-scores, Fasting plasma lipids (Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol)