A Descriptive Analysis of the Physiological and Behavioral Profiles of Elite Female Athletes

Condition(s) studied

Study summary

In May 2026, the Gatorade Brand launched the "Body of Science" (BoS), a multi-year research initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in sports science. While research is the heart of the BoS initiative, the platform also provides external engagement opportunities to connect with women.

To help tell the story, the Gatorade Brand is interested in ways our current roster of female athletes can participate in the research. To support this request, we developed a battery of tests designed to provide descriptive information about elite female athletes from a variety of sports, including attributes to contribute to athletic performance but also everyday information that supports overall well-being.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Urine Specific Gravity — Day 1
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• Fluid Balance — Day 1
  % body mass change before and after exercise.
• Sweat Rate — Day 1, during exercise
  Participant will have sweat collection patches placed on specific sites (e.g., head, forearm, upper chest, scapula) during exercise activity to collect sweat sample.
• Sweat Sodium — Day 1, during exercise
  Participant will have sweat collection patches placed on specific sites (e.g., head, forearm, upper chest, scapula) during exercise activity to collect sweat sample.
• Female Athlete Hydration Insights Survey — Day 1
  this survey aims to assess daily female athlete hydration habits
• Meaning of Hydration — Day 1
  this survey aims to get an understanding of a person's perception and beliefs around hydration
• Managing Hydration — Day 1
  this survey aims to assess a person's habits surrounding hydration.
• Low Energy Availability Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) — Day 1
  Validated questionnaire that assesses injury, gastrointestinal symptoms, and menstrual function, score \> 8 at risk for LEA

Trial sites (1)

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