Football Players' hearts under the microscope: new study reveals key differences
NCT ID NCT07319962
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 15 elite American football players and 15 non-athletes to compare heart artery stiffness, muscle oxygen levels, and exercise capacity. Researchers used non-invasive tests to measure these factors. The goal was to understand how intense training affects the body, not to test a treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Çankaya 06490
Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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