An observational study in Thoracic Aorta Dilatation, sponsored by Mayo Clinic. Suspended at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 35 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-12.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic · Observational
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).
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The target population is power lifters (n=15), body builders (n=15), and cross-fit (n=15) athletes age 35 years or older with at least 5 years of consistent weight training
Exclusion Criteria:
Number of subjects with thoracic aorta dilatation
Thoracic aorta dilatation will be measured by TTE (Transthoracic echocardiogram). A value over 40 mm indicates thoracic aorta dilatation.
Time frame: Baseline
Plan to share: No
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