Study of heart changes in endurance athletes
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the heart can adapt in teens and young adults who do endurance sports. It may help doctors tell the difference between normal training-related heart changes and heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 23 years old.
- You train for endurance sports at national or international level for at least 2 years (or do very limited exercise).
- Endurance sports include triathlon, cycling, distance running (at least 1500 meters), rowing, or swimming.
- If you are not an athlete, you do less than 3 hours of physical activity per week.
- You do not have a history of heart or blood-vessel disease.
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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