A Study of High-intensity Strength Training and Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Mayo Clinic45 enrolled

Overview

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).

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 35 * ≥5 years of weightlifting experience Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 35 * \< 5 years of weightlifting experience * personal history of thoracic aorta dilatation/aneurysm/dissection

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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.

Time frame: Baseline

Central Contacts

Shaun Crawford

CONTACT

507-422-5666 Crawford.Shaun@mayo.edu

Allison Sydney

CONTACT

507-266-6665 Allison.Sydney@mayo.edu

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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