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

NCT06684496 · Status: SUSPENDED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 45

Last updated 2026-03-12

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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).

Conditions

  • Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Darrell Newman, M.D. · Mayo Clinic

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-23
Primary Completion
2026-11-30
Completion
2026-11-30

Countries

  • United States

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