Assessing the risk of sudden cardiac death in university athletes
Detection of the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes From the Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Universidad Nacional de Colombia · NCT06518252
This study is trying to find out how common the risk of sudden cardiac death is among university athletes aged 18 to 35 by checking their heart health with tests and questionnaires.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Nacional de Colombia (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bogotá, Cundinamarca) |
| Trial ID | NCT06518252 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence of sudden cardiac death risk among athletes at the National University of Colombia, focusing on individuals aged 18 to 35 years. Utilizing a 12-lead electrocardiogram, the study will assess the heart's electrical activity and identify potential anomalies that could lead to fatal cardiac events during sports activities. Additionally, cardiovascular screening questionnaires will be administered to gather personal and family health histories, helping to establish predisposing risk factors associated with sudden death in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are athletes aged 18 to 35 years from the sports teams of the National University of Colombia with a training history of over 2 years.
Not a fit: Patients with a personal history of metabolic, neurological, or renal diseases, or those on specific cardiovascular medications, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to early detection strategies that prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated the importance of cardiovascular screening in athletes, suggesting that similar approaches may yield successful outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes belonging to the sports teams of the National University of Colombia, Bogotá campus. * Subject's sports history (practice time exceeding 2 years). * Individuals aged 18 to 35 years, without discrimination based on biological sex. * Training time exceeding 6 hours per week in their sports modality (weekly training record). * Personal history of cardiovascular disease (cardiac malformations or previously detected sudden death risk). * Athletes who attend at least 90% of the training sessions planned by the coach. Exclusion Criteria: * Personal history of metabolic (type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus), neurological (spinal cord injury), or renal disease. * Routine consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances. * Use of antihypertensive medications, beta-blockers, or inotropes. * Cardiovascular disease diagnosed with previously established pharmacological management.
Where this trial is running
Bogotá, Cundinamarca
- Juan Murillo-Coca — Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Juan C Murillo-Coca, Therapist
- Email: jumurilloc@unal.edu.co
- Phone: (+57)3218740924
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Athlete Heart, Athletic Injuries, Sudden death of the athlete, Electrocardiogram, University sports.