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Tap water
Tap water provides essential hydration by replenishing body fluids and maintaining osmotic balance.
At a glance
| Generic name | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Also known as | tap water enema |
| Sponsor | Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Water is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body to maintain cellular hydration, regulate temperature, facilitate nutrient transport, and support metabolic processes. It is not a pharmaceutical drug but rather a basic physiological necessity.
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Water Filter Study in Ciudad Victoria (NA)
- Fluoride in Saliva After Use of Fluoride Toothpastes Followed by Fluoride Mouthrinses (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Treating Post-Operative Thirst With Flavoured Ice Lollies or Water - a Comparative Study to Improve Post-operative Discomfort (NA)
- The Effect of Foot and Ankle Exercise on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy (NA)
- Saliva Insulin as Biomarker of Risk Factors for Metabolic Dysregulation and Caries (NA)
- Oral Versus Intravenous Fluid Therapy in the Emergency Department (NA)
- Evaluating a Water Safety Plan Intervention in Ghana (NA)
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) for the Treatment of Anxiety in Veterans: An Open-Label Pilot Study (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Tap water CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Tap water updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven portfolio CI