The effect of different intensities of exercise on intestinal and immune function in healthy young men in the age of 18-35 years old

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Gastro-intestinal function and immune response; Digestive System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13656034
• Lead Sponsor: trecht University of Applied Sciences

Brief Summary

2019 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30340895/ results (added 26/11/2020) 2020 Other publications in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33013439/ (added 03/01/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2014-12-05
• Study Start: 2017-11-03
• Last Update Posted: 16 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male
2. Generally healthy
3. Recreational athlete with at least two years of cycling experience of at least twice a week
4. 18-35 years old
5. Meeting criteria of valid max-test
6. Body mass index (BMI) 20-25 kg/m2
7. Veins suitable for blood sampling at inspection

Exclusion Criteria

1. Known symptoms of immune diseases such as diabetes, celiac disease, gastric disease or cystic fibrosis
2. Known symptoms of intestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerosis, irritable bowel syndrome or cystic fibrosis
3. Smoking
4. Use of hard drugs
5. Use of specific medicines:
6. Chronic use of NSAIDs: aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
7. Drugs for gastric and/or intestinal function
8. Participation in other scientific studies
9. Blood donation during the last six weeks prior to the start of the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified