Cardiac Function in Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)

Launched by DALARNA COUNTY COUNCIL, SWEDEN · May 20, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a condition known as Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), which can cause breathing problems for some swimmers. The goal of the study is to better understand how the heart functions in people who experience SIPE compared to those who swim without any issues. Researchers want to find out if heart problems might be contributing to this condition, as there isn’t enough information available on this topic.

To participate in the trial, you should be between the ages of 65 and 74 and have experienced respiratory symptoms, like difficulty breathing, during or after swimming in a specific event called the Vansbrosimningen. If you're a control participant, you should have completed the same swimming event without any breathing problems. Participants will undergo tests to check their heart and lung function. It’s important to note that potential participants who have serious medical issues or who do not want to join the study will not be eligible.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• for patients:
• • respiratory symptoms during or after swimming at the Vansbrosimningen open water swimming event
• • diagnosis SIPE by signs of pulmonary edema on lung ultrasound
• • peripheral oxygen saturation ≤95%
• for controls:
• • completion of a swimming race of the Vansbrosimningen open water swimming event.
• • no respiratory symptoms during or after swimming
• • no signs of pulmonary edema on lung ultrasound
• • matched to patients with SIPE regarding sex and age
• Exclusion criteria:
• • declined consent
• • hemodynamic instability or decreased consciousness