Normative Data for Sweating Rate, Sweat Sodium Concentration and Sweat Sodium Loss in Female Athlete

ConditionSweat Rate
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age13+
SponsorPepsiCo Global R&D

About this trial

The main objectives are to determine sweat sodium concentration \[Na+\], whole body sweat rate (WBSR) and rate of sweat sodium loss (RSSL) in female athletes aged 13 and above during their normal planned training session across various sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheer, flag football and softball).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Subject is 13yrs+

Subject has been cleared for sport participation by their personal or team physician and/or coach-led practice/training.

Subject is participating in sport on the youth/ amateur/ collegiate/professional/elite level

If under 18, a parental/guardian consent form will be completed.

Disqualifiers

As this study is undertaken at the athletes training facility, the medical staff at the team/club will advise on who should/ should not take part.

Subject has an allergy to adhesives (e.g., experiences rash reactions to typical adhesive bandages

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Sweat patch

Treatment groups

500 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

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