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NCT Number: NCT01171222

Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players

This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Status Behavior Motor Activity Stress

Age range

40 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland, 66123, Germany

About this study

Facing the demographic trends in Western societies there is an expected increase in interest in soccer for males between 40 and 60 years. Positive effects of such an activity on health can be suspected based on some studies and analogous conclusions. However, no sufficient database is available yet. Moreover, the range of cardiovascular risk factors or pre-existing diseases for this specific population is not known.

This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male veteran soccer players aged 40 years and older, who are member of a club veteran team

Exclusion criteria

  • Diseases or injuries which are contraindications for physical exercise

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Descriptive data from medical check up and physiological testing

    Time frame: 6 months

    The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition:

    • resting ECG
    • stress ECG
    • blood sample
    • VO2max
    • visit of training and competition (including the measurement of heart rate and blood lactate)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universität des Saarlandes

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jul 28, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 29, 2011

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