The Potentially Addictive Properties of Soda: A Feasibility Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Withdrawal Symptoms

In brief

The purpose of this study to investigate the addictive properties of soda and other sugar sweetened beverages (SBBs) in teenagers aged 13-18 years. It is hypothesized that participants who were regularly consuming sweetened and caffeinated beverages will experience symptoms typical of caffeine withdrawal, such as headache and fatigue, during the SSB withdrawal period.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02044757

Run by

University of California, Berkeley

People needed

28

Starts

2013-06-01

Expected to finish

2014-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-12-09

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Drinks more than 36 ounces of sugar-sweetened beverages per day
• Speaks fluent English
• Parent speaks English or Spanish
• Lives in San Francisco Bay Area

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or nursing
• Taking medication to address mental health issues

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital and Reasearch Center Oakland — Oakland, California, United States

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