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Hidden heart risks in college athletes: new study targets energy deficits

NCT ID NCT07583940

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking at 150 Division I athletes from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to see how not getting enough calories—called low energy availability—might harm their hearts. Researchers will measure things like artery stiffness, blood sugar, and cholesterol. The goal is to find early warning signs of heart disease in a group that is often overlooked.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better screening and nutrition strategies to protect the heart health of collegiate athletes, especially those at higher risk.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change care, and findings might not apply to all athletes or populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Men and women (n = 120, aged 18-26yrs) who are actively cleared to compete in division I sports at a historically black college or university. Participants will have at least 3yrs previous competitive experience. Participants will be recruited for testing once during the competitive season and once outside of the competitive season. The rationale for including these team Athletes is that the level of vigorous cardiovascular exercise training associated with these sports is significant and consistent.

Ages

18 to 26 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age: 18-25yrs Sex: Male and Female Training Status/Experience: HBCU Division I collegiate athletes with \>3yrs of previous competitive experience Exclusion Criteria: * Persons who self-report any known disease, or unknown issue precluding collegiate competitive participation: Excluded * Those who have any orthopedic injuries, concussions, or conditions which would preclude safe testing: Excluded * Individuals who are not yet adults \<18yrs (e.g.: infants, children, teenagers): Excluded * Persons who have a pacemaker: Excluded * Persons who are pregnant: Excluded

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Malnutrition Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertension (HTN) Nutritional deficiency related cardiovascular risk in athletes Vascular stiffness

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

    RECRUITING

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27411, United States

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