Artery health in endurance athletes: an ultrasound study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to check for calcium buildup in the leg arteries of long-time endurance athletes. It aims to understand how intense exercise might affect artery health, especially in those without diabetes or heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You do high-intensity endurance sports (like running, cycling, swimming) for at least 5 hours a week, and have done so for more than 10 years.
- You are healthy and not taking medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease.
- You have no history of heart attack, stroke, or blocked leg arteries.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in a protected group (such as being under legal guardianship).
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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