Investigation of Cardiac Function and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Marathon Runners- The Munich Marathon Study (MMS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine the cardiovascular risk involved in the exertional exercise of marathon running. We aim to investigate the beneficial effects of regular well-dosed exercise on health and compare these findings with the effects of the extreme strains of marathon running. Subclinical injuries to heart and arteries are being investigated in different groups of runners, including obese participants.
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Modes of Exercise and Myocardial and Endothelial Function Microcirculation Subclinical Endorgan Damage Obesity |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Defined Population Primary Purpose: Screening Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Investigation of Myocardial Injury, Ventricular Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Different Groups of Marathon Runners |
| Enrollment: | 60 |
| Study Start Date: | July 2007 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2007 |
Regular exercise leads to an improvement of cardiovascular risc factors in patients with coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis and metabolic disorders. Aerobic exercise has anti-inflammatory effects. In contrast, the exertional exercise of marathon running causes an acute pro-inflammatory impulse. This may lead to myocardial injury and, in case of preexisting plaques, may result in plaque rupture and acute myocardial infarction.
We aim to define the critical role of inflammatory markers and cardiovascular risc factors as a predictor of an increased risc for myocardial and endothelial dysfunction in marathon runners.
The study groups are divided into average trained runners (40 km/week), average trained obese runners and highly trained runners (> 70km/week). Training programmes are supervised by professional coaches. Individual scientific marathon contests are organized for the assessments.
Diagnostic tools include measurements of pulse wave velocity and heart rate turbulence, echocardiography and, for the first time, MRI-scans pre- and post marathon running. Additionally, cardiovascular markers such as endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs)and adiponectin are measured. Inflammatory markers include c-reactive protein (CRP), interleukins and tumor necrosis factor.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Male |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men aged 30-60 years
- Obese subjects: BMI > 27 and waist circumference > 102cm
Exclusion Criteria:
- manifested heart disease
- insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
- multiple drug therapy
- GFR < 60 ml/min.
- claustrophobia
- metal implants
Contacts and Locations| Germany | |
| Department of Prevention and Sportsmedicine, Technical University of Munich | |
| Connollystrasse 32, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 80809 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Henner Hanssen, MD | Department of Prevention and Sportmedicine, Technical University Munich |
More Information
Additional Information:
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| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00500773 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 1807/07 |
| Study First Received: | July 11, 2007 |
| Last Updated: | July 11, 2007 |
| Health Authority: | Germany: Ethics Commission |
Keywords provided by Technische Universität München:
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cardiovascular risc factors inflammation aerobic and exertional exercise |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Obesity Ventricular Dysfunction Overnutrition Nutrition Disorders Overweight |
Body Weight Signs and Symptoms Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases |
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