CompletedNot Applicable

A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Ultramarathons on the Health of Middle-aged and Older Amateur Runners - SUPERMARATON 2025 Project

Poland52 participantsStarted 2025-08-14

Plain-language summary

The "Supermarathon 2025" study was designed as a prospective, interdisciplinary field study to assess the impact of extreme physical exertion, such as a 100-kilometer ultramarathon, on the health of individuals aged ≥ 45 years. A multi-module strategy was employed, including assessment of metabolic, circulatory, respiratory, neurological, dental, psychological, and musculoskeletal functions.

Who can participate

Age range

44 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 45 years * Planned completion of a 100 km race during a specific sporting event * Willingness to participate in all research procedures included in the project Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the project * Occurrence of serious illnesses that may pose a risk to the athlete * Detection of significant changes in health status during the initial examination that may be associated with complications during exercise (participants were advised against participating in the race and were not included in the study group)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in blood and urine results

Timeframe: Blood and urine samples were collected one day before the start and three times after the start - within 1 hour after finishing the race, after 12-15 hours after finishing the race and five days after finishing the race.

Troponin I

Glucose

Insulin

Hemoglobin A1c

Timeframe: Blood samples were collected one day before the start

Lipid profile

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07451717

SponsorMedical University of Gdansk

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-26

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