Health Status and Cardiovascular Stress of Veteran Soccer Players

August 26, 2011 updated by: Universität des Saarlandes
This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Facing the demographic trends in Western societies there is an expected increase in interest in soccer for males between 40 and 60 years. Positive effects of such an activity on health can be suspected based on some studies and analogous conclusions. However, no sufficient database is available yet. Moreover, the range of cardiovascular risk factors or pre-existing diseases for this specific population is not known.

This study shall provide missing descriptive data on health status of veteran players and potential preventive effects of soccer at an age of 40 to 60 years. The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition. Additionally, orthopedic and other medical risks are to be revealed, and options should be developed to minimize these risks, e.g. by preventive measures included in training or rule modifications.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • Saarland
      • Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany, 66123
        • Saarland University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

veteran soccer players from Saarland County, Germany

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male veteran soccer players aged 40 years and older, who are member of a club veteran team

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diseases or injuries which are contraindications for physical exercise

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
veteran soccer players from Saarland County, Germany

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Descriptive data from medical check up and physiological testing
Time Frame: 6 months

The investigation represents a cross-sectional examination of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic stress induced by training and competition:

  • resting ECG
  • stress ECG
  • blood sample
  • VO2max
  • visit of training and competition (including the measurement of heart rate and blood lactate)
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universität des Saarlandes

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tim Meyer, Prof. Dr., Universität Des Saarlandes

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 29, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 26, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Saarland University

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