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NCT Number: NCT06906484

Systematic Transthoracic Echocardiographic Screening in Amateur Football Referees

This retrospective study aims to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac abnormalities detected by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in amateur football referees as part of a systematic cardiovascular screening program.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiac Sreening Soccer Referees

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHU de CAEN

Caen, Normandy, 14000, France

About this study

cardiovasculaire screening of athletes and sports officials is essential for preventing sudden cardiac death during physical activity. In 2019, the French Football Federation (FFF) introduced mandatory transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for amateur referees over 18 years old, to improve early detection of cardiovascular abnormalities.

This retrospective observational study investigates the diagnostic value of systematic TTE in detecting structural or functional cardiac anomalies among adult amateur referees affiliated with the Normandy Football League.

The primary objective is to estimate the prevalence of cardiac abnormalities diagnosed by TTE in this population. The secondary objectives include identifying the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), and describing the abnormalities found during the medical evaluation

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Male amateur football referees, aged ≥18 Affiliated with the Normandy Football League Completed a baseline TTE No known pre-existing cardiac disease Complete medical records available

Exclusion criteria

Referees under 18 or in training status History of cardiovascular disease Incomplete medical file

Treatment and study plan

Echocardiography

Device

analyse echocardiographic reports on cardiac abnomalies

Primary outcomes

  1. Prevalence of structural or functional abnormalities detected by TTE

    Time frame: At the baseline

    The primary outcome is the proportion of participants presenting with significant structural or functional cardiac abnormalities detected by resting transthoracic echocardiography performed as part of the mandatory cardiovascular screening for amateur football referees.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Caen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Diagnostic Value of Systematic Echocardiography in the Cardiovascular Screening of Amateur Football Referees

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 2, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 2, 2025

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