The Significance of Arrhythmias in Athletes (Athlete)

May 4, 2007 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

The Long Term Significance of Exercise Induced Ventricular Arrhythmias in Trained Athletes

Athletes with complex ventricular arrhythmias are potentially at risk of sudden death. The aim of the study is to investigate the relevance of ventricular tachyarrhythmias induced by an exercise test in a retrospectively evaluated athletic population.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Athletes with complex ventricular arrhythmias are potentially at risk of sudden death. The risk is increased when the athletes are engaged in competitive activities.

Ventricular premature beats (VPB's) are a common finding in the athletic heart. In the majority of cases these arrhythmias are part of the "athlete's heart syndrome" and do not increase the risk of sudden death in the athletes with an apparently normal heart. The data available in the literature deal with ventricular arrhythmias assessed only by 24-h ambulatory electrocardiograms.

To date, there are no guidelines concerning athletes who develop ventricular arrhythmias during a stress test. It is unclear whether they should be allowed to continue with their competitive activity or they should be denied to do so. A study looking at the long term follow-up of these athletes will help us determine whether the development of ventricular arrhythmia during a stress test imposes any risk on the athletes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

300

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Netanya, Israel
        • Recruiting
        • Wingate Institute
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Rutie Plitz-Burstein, Ph.D.

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

10 years to 35 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Competitive athletes less than 35 YO
  • Competitive athletes with ventricular arrhythmias on baseline or recovery in a stress test
  • Competitive athletes with ventricular arrhythmia during exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Athletes who don't meet the exclusion criteria.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Collaborators

Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Therese Fuchs, MD, Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Study Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2007

Last Verified

May 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 50/06

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