Women's heart health in ultra-endurance running
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how long-distance running and hormone levels affect heart health and inflammation in women. If you are a female runner joining a specific trail race, you may be able to help us learn more.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a female runner taking part in either the Ecotrail de Paris Ile France 80 km race or the 6000D 69 km race.
- You need a medical certificate from the last year saying it's safe for you to run competitively, or a valid sports license on race day.
- You must agree to sign a consent form and let the study team use your data.
- You cannot have chronic lung disease, heart disease, high blood pressure treated with medication, or a serious long-term inflammatory condition.
- You cannot be pregnant or taking part in another drug study.
- You must not have already taken part in this study during a previous race.
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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