Myocardial Injury is Not Related to Training Levels Among Recreational Participants in the Silicon Valley Marathon

November 16, 2007 updated by: Stanford University
To determine if pre-race training effects heart damage induced by marathon running.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Investigations have shown increases in cardiac markers consistent with myocardial injury and left ventricular dysfunction in both recreational and elite athletes after endurance exercise. Pre-race training is an important component of endurance events, yet its effect on cardiovascular injury is unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the correlation between myocardial injury and training level in recreational marathon runners utilizing both objective and subjective measures.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

53

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Any healthy male or female aged 18-65 planning to run the 2006 Silicon Valley Marathon.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Diabetes
  • History of myocardial infarction or acute coronary syndrome

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Stanford University

Collaborators

Abbott Point of Care

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Suzanne M Miller, MD, Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

November 19, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 19, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2007

Last Verified

May 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Miller 01

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