CompletedNot Applicable

Kids Rehydration During Exercise

United States20 participantsStarted 2023-08-10

Plain-language summary

The present study aims to measure the impact of consuming a lower sugar flavored water compared to an equal amount of plain water during exercise on selected rehydration markers in healthy children. Participants will complete two experimental visits designed to examine the differentiating effects of one of two selected beverages (1) lower sugar flavored water beverage and 2) plain water) on certain hydration markers and related perceptual variables during repeated bouts of exercise in a warm environment to induce mild dehydration.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Net fluid balance (according to body weight change) from baseline to 3 hours post exercise

Timeframe: baseline to 3 hours post exercise

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05989607

SponsorUniversity of Hartford

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-31

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