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Marathon and Half Marathon Runners, Older Than 70 Years Old: Who Are They?

Conditions
Follow-up Care
Registration Number
NCT03560284
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Brief Summary

Through this study, the investigators intend to describe the profile of marathon and half marathon runners older than 70 years old, in terms of medical, social and psychological characteristics.

First, in order to acquire a better knowledge of these aged runners: who they are; on a medical, social and psychological point of view; to figure out their motivations; to assess the impact on their life, their health and aging process.

Then, in order to be able to offer them a better medical care, in terms of prevention, treatment and follow-up care.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Older than 70 years old
  • Marathon or Half marathon runner
  • To give an agreement to use medical datas for research study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Refusal to give an agreement to participate

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of medical, social and psychological characteristics via a questionnare6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Service Geriatrie - Soins de Suite Et Readaptation

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Strasbourg, France

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