NCT06259617 The Munich Cardiovascular Adaptation in Young Athletes Plus Study
| NCT ID | NCT06259617 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Technical University of Munich |
| Condition | Exercise |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.
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Brief Summary
The aim of the 3-year longitudinal study is to investigate the cardiovascular system's response to training loads in young athletes. For the first time, these parameters will be examined alongside biochemical and metabolic laboratory measures, as well as body composition. The study focuses on the impact of training frequency and intensity, as well as performance, on cardiovascular structure and function. The following research questions are being investigated: What structural and functional cardiovascular changes can be observed in young athletes compared to the norm? What is the relationship between cardiac and vascular parameters depending on the athletic load (training frequency and intensity) as well as athletic performance? Do cardiac/vascular parameters change over the course of the study, and what role do athletic load (training frequency and intensity) as well as athletic performance play? What laboratory chemical changes can be observed in young athletes depending on the athletic load (training frequency and intensity) as well as athletic performance? What connections exist between laboratory chemical parameters and cardiac and vascular parameters in young athletes? Is there a correlation between structural and functional cardiovascular changes and body composition as well as eating behavior?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged ≥7 and \<18 years, presenting for sports medical examination and meeting the criteria mentioned for a period of 3 years * Athletes participating in competitions, engaging in regular training in a primary sport, being members of a club or association, and training ≥3 hours per week * The last intensive training must have occurred 12 hours ago to ensure sufficient recovery * No acute infection, confirmed by a medical examination on the day of testing * No orthopedic injury, confirmed by a medical examination on the day of testing * No chronic disease, confirmed by a medical examination on the day of testing * Clearance for cardiopulmonary stress testing after a medical examination on the day of testing * Annual participation (1 time per year) in the sports medical examination for 3 years * Maintaining regular training, training duration ≥3 hours per week, and participation in competitions Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an acute infection, acute orthopedic injury, or chronic disease * Missing consent from the participant and/or legal guardian
Contact & Investigator
Thorsten Schulz, Dr.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Technical University of Munich
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06259617 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 7 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Exercise. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06259617 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06259617 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tobias.engl@tum.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06259617 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at München, Germany.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06259617 clinical trial?
NCT06259617 is sponsored by Technical University of Munich. The principal investigator is Thorsten Schulz, Dr. at Technical University of Munich. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.