Kids Rehydration During Exercise
Dehydration in Children, Dehydration Following Exertion (Disorder)
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dehydration in Children
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Girls and boys age 8 to 10y Willing and able to walk and cycle at a moderate intensity for sequential brief exercise periods (separated by a brief rest period) repeatedly (3x) in a warm environment (80-85°F) Body weight ≤85th percentile for their age group Exclusion Criteria: History of conditions or current use of medications known to alter body water balance (diabetes, renal disease, SSRI's, etc.) Current or recent (past two weeks) illness involving fever, diarrhea, and/or GI discomfort Physical or mental disabilities and injuries that would prevent participation in moderate-intensity treadmill walking/jogging and cycling Previous diagnosis of heat stroke Body weight ≥86th percentile for their age group
Sites / Locations
- University of HartfordRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Low Sugar Flavored Water
Plain Water
A commercially available low sugar flavored water (2.88kcal/100ml; 0.57(sugar) +0.03 (stevia)=0.60g/100ml; sodium 7.9mg/100ml).
Plain water (bottled, spring).