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