Boosting Brain and Mood: Exploring the Impact of Hydrate Heroes on Mental Health and Brain Activity
University of South Florida
Summary
The primary goal of this 12-week randomized controlled study is to evaluate whether daily use of Hydrate Heroes results in measurable improvements in brain activity, mental health, and performance on cognitive tasks. By analyzing brainwave data, physical response metrics, and patient-reported outcomes, the study will demonstrate whether the supplement produces meaningful effects on mental and neurological health.
Description
The study will utilize electrophysiological measurements of the brain and body. EEG recordings will be captured using the Emotiv FLEX 2.0 wireless headset, which measures brainwave activity across 32 electrode sites using a standard 10-10 system. EEG data will be collected at 256 Hz and analyzed using EEGLAB software to assess spectral power and topographic changes over time. The protocol includes 20 minutes of EEG testing per session, with specific tasks designed to elicit measurable cognitive responses. Participants will wear an Empatica Embrace wristband during testing to collect physiolo…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years at time of consent. * Fluent in English (able to read, write, speak, and understand English). * Generally healthy, without chronic medical conditions (see Exclusion 10.3). * Willing and able to attend three in-person study visits over an approximate 12-week period (enrollment, \~6 weeks, \~12 weeks). * Willing to consume assigned Hydrate Heroes packets as directed (6 sticks/day, 3 sticks/day, or no supplement for control). * Willing to log daily water intake and number of Hydrate Heroes packets consumed in the study's online tracking system. *…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementHydrate Heroes (6 packets)
Participants that are randomized to the active comparator groups will receive 6 packets of Hydrate Heroes to use daily.
- Dietary SupplementHydrate Heroes (3 packets)
Participants that are randomized to the active comparator groups will receive 3 packets of Hydrate Heroes to use daily.
Location
- University of South FloridaTampa, Florida