The North Sea Race Endurance Exercise Study

Launched by HELSE STAVANGER HF · Jun 15, 2014

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ClinConnect Summary

The North Sea Race Endurance Exercise Study is looking at how intense exercise, like a long cycling race, affects heart health in healthy athletes. Specifically, the study focuses on measuring levels of a protein called cardiac troponin I (cTnI), which can indicate heart damage after strenuous exercise. Researchers want to understand if higher levels of this protein are linked to heart disease and other heart-related issues in people who participate in a 91-kilometer cycling competition.

To join the study, participants should be healthy individuals who are signed up for the North Sea Race and have completed an online questionnaire before the event. Unfortunately, those with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or those on heart medications cannot participate. While the trial is currently active, they are not recruiting new participants at this time. This study will help clarify the impact of high-intensity exercise on heart health and may provide important insights for athletes and health professionals alike.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • participants in the "North sea race"
• • presumably healthy persons
• • signed informed consent
• • answered internet based questionnaire prior to the race
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • cardiac disease
• • hypertension
• • diabetes mellitus
• • use of primary cardiovascular medical prevention