What You Need to Know to Participate
This document provides information to help you decide whether to join this research study. It is important you understand the responsibilities, risks and benefits of participating.
AGREEMENT TO BE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
| Study Title | The Impact of Morning Hydration on Daily Energy, Productivity, and Fatigue |
|---|---|
| Study Author | Darci Gross, MSc |
| Sponsor | This study is made possible by your payment to join. |
| Cost of Products, Services & Information to Participant | Free |
| Included Products & Services | Study instructions, access to Efforia platform, guided self-tracking tools, digital surveys, outcome reports |
| Outcome Measures | Self-reported daily energy levels, perceived productivity, self-reported fatigue, adherence tracking |
| Contact | help@efforia.com |
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Introduction & Summary
Welcome to this Efforia research study investigating the impact of drinking 24 ounces of water immediately upon waking and its effects on daily energy, productivity, and fatigue. Your participation and support make this study possible.
This study is designed to explore whether a structured morning hydration routine has measurable benefits for well-being. Your involvement is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty. Before joining, please carefully review the details below, and ask any questions by contacting help@efforia.com.
Purpose of the Study
This study seeks to determine whether drinking 24 ounces of water immediately upon waking impacts daily energy levels, productivity, and fatigue.
Measures:
- Energy – assessed via self-reported daily ratings
- Productivity – self-reported perceived productivity using structured surveys
- Fatigue – daily self-ratings of tiredness and alertness
Products & Services Provided:
- Study instructions and protocol guidance
- Efforia app access (to complete surveys and track outcomes)
- Outcome reports (personal and aggregated study findings)
This study will contribute to understanding hydration as a simple, low-cost method to improve performance and well-being.
What You Will Do as Part of this Study
"While participating in this research study, you will need to:
- Be willing and able to follow the study directions and procedures
- Tell Efforia about any side effects or problems by communicating with help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Ask questions as you think of them, via help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Inform Efforia if you change your mind about staying in the study. You may leave the study at any time by communicating with help@efforia.com or chat."
Once you complete enrollment, payment (if applicable), and enter your personal details, you will:
- Begin each day by drinking 24 ounces of plain water immediately upon waking
- Track your daily energy, productivity, and fatigue in the Efforia platform
- Provide feedback on your experience and complete surveys at designated intervals
- Receive personalized and group results as data is collected
The Risks, Discomforts & Benefits of Being in this Study
Possible Serious Adverse Events & Side Effects
| Risk Name | Risk Likelihood | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Overhydration (Hyponatremia) | Very low | Consuming excess water too quickly can dilute sodium levels. |
| Temporary bloating or stomach discomfort | Low | Some participants may feel bloated after rapid intake. |
| Increased urination | High | Drinking a large volume of water may cause frequent bathroom visits. |
| Nausea | Low | A minority may experience nausea from rapid fluid intake. |
Some People May be at Increased Risk
Some people may be at increased risk from this study, and should not join without speaking to a healthcare professional first.
| Who should avoid participation | Why they should not join |
|---|---|
| Pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding | Hydration needs and tolerances may differ and should be supervised by a clinician. |
| Individuals with kidney disease | May not process fluids effectively, risk of fluid overload. |
| Individuals with heart failure | Extra fluid could strain cardiovascular system. |
| Individuals on fluid-restriction regimens | Participation could conflict with medical recommendations. |
Consider your Own Risk-Benefit Comfort Level
"It is possible that not all risks and benefits are currently known. Participants have the responsibility to consult with their healthcare providers and conduct further research before enrolling in the study."
Privacy & Security Risks
Efforia works to safeguard your data, but absolute privacy cannot be guaranteed. Please review the Efforia Privacy Policy here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy/.
We may contact local help if we believe you may be a harm to yourself or others. Regulatory authorities or Institutional Review Boards may review records that include your identity.
The Possible Benefits of Participating — Personal and Overall Findings
You will receive:
- Personal outcome reports about your energy, productivity, and fatigue
- Overall group results that may contribute to public knowledge
It is possible there will be no measurable benefit other than knowing that hydration did not affect your outcomes.
What to do if you have a study related injury
Seek local medical care first. Efforia cannot provide emergency care or diagnosis. After you receive treatment, please notify Efforia of any study-related injury or adverse event.
Study related injury care and compensation
Efforia is not able to offer financial compensation nor to absorb the costs of medical treatment should you be injured as a result of participating in this research. Efforia makes no commitment to provide free medical care or payment for any unfavorable outcomes resulting from participation in this research.
In the case of medical emergency
Dial 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact Efforia until the emergency has passed.
If you feel you may be a danger to yourself or others, dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Alternatives to Participating in the Study
You may choose not to participate. If this study does not seem right for you, Efforia provides many other protocols, including free options, accessible via the Efforia homepage.
Your Rights as a Participant
Participation is voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty. Refusing to join will not affect your usual healthcare.
- Privacy & Confidentiality: Data is protected under law, but absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
- Right to Your Own Results: You will receive full explanation of your results.
- Right to Withdraw: You may leave anytime via your Profile → “Your Protocols” → “Leave.” Refunds are issued per Efforia policy.
Your participation in this research study is voluntary. Refusing to participate will not alter your usual health care or involve any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. If you decide to join the study, you may withdraw at any time and for any reason without penalty or loss of benefits.
Conflict of Interest Statement
As part of transparency, you should know this study is hosted on Efforia, but Efforia serves solely as the platform provider and does not sponsor or influence the study outcomes.
Efforia earns only a transaction fee on the bundled products and services. We do not have other financial interests or influence.
How we Reduce Conflicts of Interest
Participants must not have financial ties to the intervention providers, be employees, or authors of the protocol.
Consequences of Conflict of Interest Non-Compliance
If conflicts are not disclosed, participation will be terminated, and payments may not be refunded.
By joining this trial, you affirm that you understand the above conflict of interest restrictions and agree to comply fully with them. Your participation is valued, and your adherence to these guidelines ensures the validity and reliability of our collective scientific efforts.
Data Protections & Confidentiality
Your data will be collected through the Efforia platform and used for group data aggregation.
What you can do to improve your privacy and security
Manage your notifications, secure your devices with passwords, and review privacy rights here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Who will have access to your data?
Efforia and approved partners (labs, connected health tools) may access your study data.
What will we do with your data?
Your results will be shown to you, and pooled results may be shared. Identifying information will never be published without your permission.
The researchers will only use and share information that is needed for the study.
Researchers will protect your information, as required by law. Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed because people outside the study team may need to look at your study records.
Efforia Institutional Review Board may review your study records, and other agencies, committees, and offices that review and monitor research studies. The purpose of using and sharing your information is to make sure the study is done properly.
Signing this consent form, you are giving permission for Efforia to use and share your health information. If you decide not to sign the form, you cannot be in the study.
New Information and study results
If information generated from this study is published or presented, your identity will not be revealed. In the event new information becomes available that may affect the risk or benefit associated with this study or your willingness to participate in it, you will be notified so that you can decide whether or not to continue participating.
California Experiential Research Subject’s Bill of Rights
You are entitled to the rights described under California law. Please review Efforia’s privacy policy here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Questions or Concerns
This study has been reviewed by the Efforia Institutional Review Board (IRB), a group of independent experts who help protect the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants.
If you have questions about your rights as a participant, or would like to speak with someone outside the research team, you can contact the IRB at ethics@efforia.com
Additional questions and closing
Efforia has approved the information in this consent form and have given approval to publish this study. This does not mean Efforia has approved or endorses you being in the study. You must consider the information in this consent form and do additional research based on your own situation for yourself and decide if you want to and are appropriate for this study.
If you have questions, please contact help@efforia.com. It is up to you to do additional research and talk to your physician before joining a study.