Women runners: ultra-endurance, hormones, and heart health
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how ultra-endurance running affects heart and inflammation markers in women, and whether their menstrual cycle or hormone levels play a role. If you join, researchers will monitor your heart and blood markers around the race.
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Who can take part
- You must be participating in either the Ecotrail de Paris (80 km) or the 6000D (69 km) trail race.
- You need to have a GPS watch to wear during the race.
- You must have a medical certificate (within the last 12 months) stating you can run competitively, or a valid sports license.
- You need to be able to read and sign a consent form.
- You must not have a history of significant long-term conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure treated with medication, chronic lung disease, or chronic inflammatory diseases.
- You cannot be pregnant or be participating in another drug study.
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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