Gridiron hearts: study probes artery health in elite football players
NCT ID NCT07319962
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at heart and blood vessel health in 15 elite male American football players compared to 15 non-athletes. Researchers measured artery stiffness, muscle oxygen levels, and exercise capacity using non-invasive tests. The goal was to understand how intense football training affects the body, which could help identify health risks and improve training.
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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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