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New treatment option for Exercise-induced Myocardial Damage
Official title Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Acute Changes and Recovery of the Heart Muscle After Intense Exercise.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06715748
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- It is well known that scar tissue on the heart muscle can cause (life-threatening) arrhythmias. However, the exact cause of this scar tissue is not entirely clear.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- healthy recreational male and female cyclists between 18 and 50 years old, who have signed an informed consent form.
- Participants will be included if they achieve a VO2-max/kg value above P90, corrected for age and sex, based on the reference value by E. Van der...
You likely can't join if
- Cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory diseases
- Participants with cardiovascular risk factors
- Contraindications for maximum exercise
- Contraindications for MRI.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.