Heart health in young athletes over 3 years
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study follows young athletes over three years to see how their hearts adapt to regular training. Researchers will use yearly checkups to learn more about heart health in active kids and teens.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 17 years old
- You compete in a sport and are part of a club or team
- You train for your main sport at least 3 hours each week
- You will come in for a yearly sports checkup for 3 years
- You are healthy on the day of testing (no infection, injury, or chronic illness)
- Your last hard practice was at least 12 hours before your visit
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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