Menopausal Status on Myocardial Stiffness and Exercise Capacity Among Female Masters Endurance Athletes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to provide preliminary data for future prospective longitudinal studies aimed at evaluating the menopausal transition among female masters athletes.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Longstanding history of competitive endurance athletic performance defined as > 15 years of continuous athletic training for at least 7 hours per week and ongoing engagement in competitive events.
  • Between the ages of 40 - 60 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

  • A current or prior diagnosis of cardiovascular disease as defined by the presence of structural heart disease, heart failure, symptomatic coronary artery disease, more than moderate valve disease or prior valve surgery.
  • Current or recent pregnancy within 1 year.
    • Positive pregnancy test (study visit 1).
  • Concurrent or use within 1 year of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.
  • Unable to undergo a cMRI.
    1.  
    • Please refer standard clinical contraindications for MRI.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 2/06/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kathryn Larson, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Sara Biorn CCRP

(507) 266-2328

Biorn.Sara@mayo.edu

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