Fitness and drug use study in recreational athletes
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study follows recreational athletes to understand how past and current anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use relates to fitness changes over time. If you have used these substances in the past (and stopped more than 3 months ago), or you have never used them, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and a recreational athlete
- If you’re in the AAS group: you used anabolic steroids for more than 4 weeks, and stopped more than 3 months ago
- If you’re in the control group: you have never used anabolic steroids (and you have no past use)
- You must be able to give informed consent and follow study visits
- You cannot be pregnant
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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