Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Addiction in Recreational Bodybuilders
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries
研究概览
简要总结
This observational study aims to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and cardiovascular risk factors among individuals with and without exercise addiction. Adult recreational gym users who have been engaging in resistance training for at least six months will be included. Participants will be divided into two groups based on their exercise dependence levels, and outcomes such as musculoskeletal symptoms, anabolic substance use, and cardiovascular risk scores will be compared between groups.
详细描述
The current study will examine the effects of exercise addiction on musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health in recreational gym users. Exercise addiction is characterized by compulsive training behavior despite physical or psychological harm and is increasingly prevalent among young adults, especially those engaged in bodybuilding.
Participants will be recruited from randomly selected fitness centers in Istanbul and categorized into exercise-dependent and non-dependent groups using the Exercise Dependence Scale-21 (EDS-21). Musculoskeletal symptoms will be assessed using the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Cardiovascular risk will be evaluated using the SCORE Risk Assessment System, which considers factors such as blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. The Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS) will also be applied to assess body image and muscle-related attitudes.
In addition to the physical assessments, participants will be asked about the use of anabolic steroids, and the frequency and patterns of such use will be recorded. The study will aim to raise awareness about the health consequences of excessive exercise and unregulated anabolic substance use, with the goal of informing preventive strategies and guiding future research.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 85 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Aged ≥18 years
- •Member of a fitness center
- •Regular physical activity (≥3 times per week)
- •Voluntary participation with informed consent
排除标准
- •Diagnosed psychiatric illness
- •Professional or elite athletes
- •Incomplete questionnaire data
结局指标
主要结局
Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries
时间窗: Baseline
Assessment of musculoskeletal injuries and symptoms using the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.
Cardiovascular risk score
时间窗: Baseline
Evaluation of 10-year cardiovascular risk using the SCORE Risk Assessment System based on systolic blood pressure, smoking status, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
次要结局
- Prevalence of anabolic steroid use(Baseline)
- Exercise dependence level(Baseline)
- Drive for muscularity(Baseline)
研究者
ESRA PEHLIVAN
Principal Investigator
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi