Tap Trust for Improved Beverage Intake
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if the Tap Trust program can encourage preschool-aged children and their families to drink more water by enhancing their home tap water experience. Families in the intervention group will test their tap water, receive assistance with any water quality issues, and obtain tools like reusable water bottles and educational resources. Parents or caregivers of preschoolers from a specific childcare study group who speak English or Spanish and have children who can safely drink water might be eligible to join this study. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could improve water consumption habits for families.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that the Tap Trust intervention is safe?
Research has shown that the Tap Trust program helps families feel more confident about their tap water. The program includes testing water at home and providing solutions like filters if needed. Families also receive reusable water bottles and educational materials to promote healthy drinking habits.
Typical safety concerns do not apply because this is not a drug or medical treatment. Instead, the program equips families with tools and support to improve their water use at home. The focus is on ensuring tap water safety by checking its quality and addressing any issues found. Thus, in terms of safety, the program ensures water safety without introducing new risks.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Tap Trust trial because it focuses on improving trust in tap water quality, which could boost healthy beverage choices. Unlike traditional approaches that might only suggest drinking more water, this trial empowers families by testing their tap water at home and offering solutions if issues are found, like providing filtration guidance. Additionally, the trial includes educational resources and motivational interviewing, making it a comprehensive approach to encouraging healthier hydration habits.
What evidence suggests that the Tap Trust intervention is effective for increasing water intake?
Participants in this trial may experience the Tap Trust program, which can help people trust their home tap water more, potentially leading to increased consumption. The intervention group will test their home water and receive solutions, such as installing filters, to address water quality concerns. This approach aims to boost families' confidence in the safety of their tap water. Research has shown that most people surveyed drink tap water and many consider it safer than other options. This suggests that building trust and addressing specific water quality issues could encourage families to drink more tap water.23678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Anisha I Patel, MD, MSPH
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English or Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers of preschool-aged children who have not participated in the Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures program. The children should be able to consume water without health restrictions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants test their home tap water using kits, receive remediation for water quality concerns, and engage in motivational interviewing to set healthy beverage goals
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in water intake and experiences with home tap water
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Tap Trust
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor