Pedialyte or Gatorade for Viral Gastroenteritis in Adults: a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Background: Pedialyte and Gatorade are advocated for the treatment of dehydration in viral
gastroenteritis, but there is limited evidence to support their use.
Objective: To examine the efficacy, safety and palatability of Pedialyte, Gatorade, and a New
Oral Rehydration Solution (NS).
Design: Randomized double blind. Setting: Inpatient, community hospital.
Patients/Interventions: 75 consecutive adult patients (m/f=44/33) admitted with viral
gastroenteritis were randomized to receive Gatorade, Pedialyte or NS for 48 hours. A
yogurt/rice diet was allowed ad libitum.
Measurements: Stool and urine output, electrolytes, fluid intake, body weight, hematocrit and
palatability of solutions.
Limitations: Smaller sample size and higher drop out (20%).