Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01171222

Enrollment

100

Registered

2010-07-28

Start date

2010-03-31

Completion date

2011-01-31

Last updated

2011-08-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Status, Stress

Keywords

soccer, prevention, veteran athletes, exercise, Cardiovascular

Brief summary

This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

Detailed description

Facing the demographic trends in Western societies there is an expected increase in interest in soccer for males between 40 and 60 years. Positive effects of such an activity on health can be suspected based on some studies and analogous conclusions. However, no sufficient database is available yet. Moreover, the range of cardiovascular risk factors or pre-existing diseases for this specific population is not known. This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

40 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male veteran soccer players aged 40 years and older, who are member of a club veteran team

Exclusion criteria

* Diseases or injuries which are contraindications for physical exercise

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Descriptive data from medical check up and physiological testing	6 months	The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition: * resting ECG * stress ECG * blood sample * VO2max * visit of training and competition (including the measurement of heart rate and blood lactate)

Countries

Germany

Outcome results