From sofa to summit: study challenges sedentary adults to run 100 km race
NCT ID NCT07626593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to see if completely inactive people can train for 18 months to complete a 100 km mountain ultra-marathon. Researchers will track how many participants stick with the program and finish the race, as well as monitor injuries and overall health. The goal is to understand the effects of intense endurance training on people who start from a sedentary lifestyle.
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, 42055, France
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