Team sports to prevent blood clots in older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether playing team sports can lower the risk of blood clots in people aged 60 to 70. You would join a local team and exercise regularly, which may improve your overall health and reduce clotting risk.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 70 years old.
- You currently exercise less than 2 hours per week (aside from biking or walking for transportation).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or lower.
- You have not smoked in the last 10 years.
- You are generally healthy and do not have serious heart problems, cancer, or other chronic conditions.
- You are not taking hormone therapy (if you are a woman) and have gone through menopause.
- You do not have a history of stroke that affects your daily functioning.
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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