A Study of High-intensity Strength Training and Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

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Conditions studied: Thoracic Aorta Dilatation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among a group of older (age \> 35 years), experienced weightlifters (\>5 years of weightlifting experience). The secondary aim of this study is to report the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among 3 different groups of weightlifters (body builders, cross-fit athletes, and power lifters).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06684496

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

45

Starts

2024-12-23

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-12

Who can join

Age: 35 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥ 35
• ≥5 years of weightlifting experience

You may not qualify if…

• Age < 35
• < 5 years of weightlifting experience
• personal history of thoracic aorta dilatation/aneurysm/dissection

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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