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Scientists hunt for new doping clues in Athletes' blood and urine
NCT ID NCT04227665
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks for biological markers in the blood and urine of athletes that can tell if someone has been at high altitude or used a drug called erythropoietin (EPO). Forty healthy runners will spend time at altitude and also receive either EPO or a placebo. The goal is to improve anti-doping tests by finding new ways to detect these substances.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2018
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male: VO2max \> 48 ml/min/kg bodyweight and 5km run \< 22 min, Female: VO2max \> 43ml/min/kg bodyweight and 5km run \< 25 min A minimum of 2 years injury running training Exclusion Criteria: * Age, insufficient fitness or injury
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Copenhagen Ø, 2200, Denmark
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