UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000062468
Receipt number R000071498
Scientific Title Effects of Drinking Water at Different Temperatures on Thirst Sensation and Reduction of Physiological and Psychological Stress During Daily Activities in a Hot Environment
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/08/05
Last modified on 2026/08/04 18:00:12

* This page includes information on clinical trials registered in UMIN clinical trial registed system.
* We don't aim to advertise certain products or treatments


Basic information

Public title

Effects of Drinking Water at Different Temperatures on Thirst Sensation and Reduction of Physiological and Psychological Stress During Daily Activities in a Hot Environment

Acronym

Effects of Drinking Water at Different Temperatures on Thirst Sensation and Reduction of Physiological and Psychological Stress During Daily Activities in a Hot Environment

Scientific Title

Effects of Drinking Water at Different Temperatures on Thirst Sensation and Reduction of Physiological and Psychological Stress During Daily Activities in a Hot Environment

Scientific Title:Acronym

Effects of Drinking Water at Different Temperatures on Thirst Sensation and Reduction of Physiological and Psychological Stress During Daily Activities in a Hot Environment

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy Subjects

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To clarify the effects of water intake at different temperatures on thirst sensation and the reduction of physiological and psychological stress.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Thirst

Key secondary outcomes

Tympanic temperature
Heart rate
Urine specific gravity
Body weight
Refreshment
Thermal sensation
Thermal comfort
Fatigue
Water intake volume
Ease of drinking


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Cross-over

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Open -no one is blinded

Control

Active

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

3

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Intake of chilled water

Interventions/Control_2

Intake of cool water

Interventions/Control_3

Intake of room temperature water

Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

59 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

Healthy males and females aged 20 to 59 years at the time of providing informed consent (target male-to-female ratio: 1:1).
Individuals whose self-reported height and weight yield a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25.0 kg/m2 upon preliminary calculation.
Routinely active individuals with physical fitness and health status capable of completing approximately 60 minutes of total walking (equivalent to ~3 METs) with intermittent short breaks, without experiencing shortness of breath or body pain.
Individuals who do not experience severe shortness of breath or chest discomfort when climbing up and down stairs or walking briskly.
Individuals with no physician-imposed restrictions on daily physical activity or exertion in hot environments, and who currently have no orthopedic conditions or pain in the knees, lower back, ankles, etc., that interfere with walking.
Individuals who have received a thorough explanation of the study purpose, procedures, and potential risks, and are able to provide voluntary written informed consent.

Key exclusion criteria

Individuals currently undergoing treatment for any medical condition, or with a history of severe illness requiring medication (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders).
Individuals with a history of physician-diagnosed severe heat illness (Grade II or higher).
Individuals who have previously been informed by a physician of having vasovagal syncope (vasovagal reflex).
Individuals with a history of loss of consciousness following exercise.
Individuals with orthopedic complaints (e.g., lower back pain, knee pain) or a history of trauma that interferes with treadmill walking.
Individuals who routinely take medications or supplements that affect thermoregulation, circulatory function, or metabolism.
Individuals who currently smoke.
Individuals with skin disorders that interfere with the attachment of measurement devices.
Individuals judged inappropriate for participation in this study by the principal investigator or study physician due to health status, safety concerns, or other reasons.

Target sample size

14


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Fuminori
Middle name
Last name Takayama

Organization

EUPHORIA Co., Ltd.

Division name

Corporate Business Division

Zip code

102-0083

Address

10th Floor, Crystal City East Building, 4-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

03-6388-9260

Email

fuminori.takayama@eu-phoria.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Yuki
Middle name
Last name Urushizawa

Organization

EUPHORIA Co., Ltd.

Division name

Corporate Business Division

Zip code

102-0083

Address

10th Floor, Crystal City East Building, 4-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

03-6388-9260

Homepage URL


Email

yuki.urushizawa@eu-phoria.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

EUPHORIA Co., Ltd.

Institute

Department

Personal name

Fuminori Takayama


Funding Source

Organization

THERMOS K.K.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Shiba Palace Clinic Ethics Review Committee

Address

DaiwaA Hamamatsucho Bldg. 6F, 1-9-10, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0013, Japan

Tel

03-5408-1599

Email

shiba_palace@s-palace-clinic.com


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2026 Year 08 Month 05 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2026 Year 07 Month 30 Day

Date of IRB

2026 Year 07 Month 30 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 08 Month 06 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 09 Month 30 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 08 Month 04 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 08 Month 04 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071498