SuspendedNot Applicable

A Study of High-intensity Strength Training and Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Stopped: Pending additional funding

United States45 participantsStarted 2024-12-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among a group of older (age \> 35 years), experienced weightlifters (\>5 years of weightlifting experience). The secondary aim of this study is to report the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among 3 different groups of weightlifters (body builders, cross-fit athletes, and power lifters).

Who can participate

Age range35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 35 * ≥5 years of weightlifting experience Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 35 * \< 5 years of weightlifting experience * personal history of thoracic aorta dilatation/aneurysm/dissection

What they're measuring

Number of subjects with thoracic aorta dilatation

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06684496

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-11

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