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

Mayo Clinic

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06684496

24-007099

Details and patient eligibility

About

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).

Enrollment: 45 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 35+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥ 35
• ≥5 years of weightlifting experience

Exclusion criteria

• Age < 35
• < 5 years of weightlifting experience
• personal history of thoracic aorta dilatation/aneurysm/dissection