Sodium citrate and sprint performance in female soccer players
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking sodium citrate (a salt supplement) before a workout can help female soccer players run faster during repeated sprints. It is designed for players who are not taking supplements or contraceptives and have regular periods.
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Who can take part
- You are a female soccer player in the Turkish Women's Third League
- You are between 18 and 25 years old
- You train at least 3 times per week
- You have regular periods and are not using birth control pills
- You have not taken any nutritional supplements in the past 4 weeks
- You do not smoke or have any gut problems or injuries that affect sprinting
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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