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High Intensity Cycling Before SCUBA Diving Reduces Post-decompression Microparticle Production and Neutrophil Activation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Decompression Sickness
SCUBA Diving
Registration Number
NCT02064361
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital of Split
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of high intensity,anaerobic exercise, in the form of cycling, on SCUBA diving. Outcomes are determined by the quantification and subtype of circulating microparticles, complete blood counts, and the quantification of venous gas emboli, measured via transthoracic echocardiography, in the cardiac cavities.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Experienced divers (> 250 logged dives)
  • Male
  • Physician clearance to dive
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior incidence of decompression sickness

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline values of number of circulating microparticles per microliter of bloodPrior to exercise, prior to diving, 15 and 120 minutes after surfacing
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Maryland

🇺🇸

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

University of Split School of Medicine

🇭🇷

Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

University of Maryland
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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