Scientists check what happens to Middle-Aged runners after a 100-Kilometer race
NCT ID NCT07451717
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how running a 100-kilometer ultramarathon affects the health of amateur runners aged 45 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood, heart, lungs, muscles, nerves, and mental state before and after the race. The goal was to understand the overall impact of extreme exercise on the body. 52 runners took part in this completed study.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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.
Who is studied
Amateur ultramarathon runners
- Ages
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44 years and older
- 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: * Age ≥ 45 years * Planned completion of a 100 km race during a specific sporting event * Willingness to participate in all research procedures included in the project Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the project * Occurrence of serious illnesses that may pose a risk to the athlete * Detection of significant changes in health status during the initial examination that may be associated with complications during exercise (participants were advised against participating in the race and were not included in the study group)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Poland