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

Launched by PEPSICO GLOBAL R&D · May 21, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how female athletes sweat during their training sessions. Researchers want to learn about the amount of sweat produced, how much sodium (a type of salt) is in the sweat, and how much sodium is lost while sweating. The study includes female athletes aged 13 and older who participate in sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, flag football, and softball.

To join the study, participants must be female, at least 13 years old, and cleared by a doctor to participate in sports. If they are under 18, a parent or guardian will need to give permission. During the trial, participants will take part in their regular training, and the researchers will measure their sweat. It's important to note that only athletes who do not have allergies to adhesives (like band-aids) and are advised by their team's medical staff can participate. This study aims to gather valuable information that could help improve training and performance for female athletes.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subject is female
• • 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.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 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