NCT06684496

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among a group of older (age \> 35 years), experienced weightlifters (\>5 years of weightlifting experience). The secondary aim of this study is to report the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among 3 different groups of weightlifters (body builders, cross-fit athletes, and power lifters).

Trial Health

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Trial recruitment is currently suspended
Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
6mo left

Started Dec 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
suspended

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress74%
Dec 2024Nov 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 10, 2024

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 12, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 23, 2024

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 12, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

November 10, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 10, 2026

Conditions

Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of subjects with thoracic aorta dilatation

    Thoracic aorta dilatation will be measured by TTE (Transthoracic echocardiogram). A value over 40 mm indicates thoracic aorta dilatation.

    Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

The target population is power lifters (n=15), body builders (n=15), and cross-fit (n=15) athletes age 35 years or older with at least 5 years of consistent weight training

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥ 35
  • ≥5 years of weightlifting experience

You may not qualify if:

  • Age \< 35
  • \< 5 years of weightlifting experience
  • personal history of thoracic aorta dilatation/aneurysm/dissection

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Darrell Newman, M.D.

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2024

First Posted

November 12, 2024

Study Start

December 23, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)