Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players
Overview
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.
Study Type
- Study Type: Observational
- Study Design
- Time Perspective: Prospective
- Study Primary Completion Date: January 2011
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.
Arms, Groups and Cohorts
- veteran soccer players from Saarland County, Germany
Clinical Trial Outcome Measures
Primary Measures
- Descriptive data from medical check up and physiological testing
- Time Frame: 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)
Participating in This Clinical Trial
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
Gender Eligibility: Male
Minimum Age: 40 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years
Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Investigator Details
- Lead Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
- Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
- Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer, Saarland University
- Overall Official(s)
- Tim Meyer, Prof. Dr., Principal Investigator, Universität des Saarlandes
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