Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players

Completed

• Conditions: Health Status; Stress

• Registration Number: NCT01171222
• Lead Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03
• Status Verified: 2010-07
• Study First Submitted: 2010-07-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-07-27
• Study First Posted: 2010-07-28
• Primary Completion: 2011-01
• Study Completion: 2011-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-08-26
• Last Update Posted: 2011-08-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 100

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saarland University; 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany