Inside the 106 km race: scientists track Runners' blood and muscles
NCT ID NCT06969898
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 37 healthy adults running a 106 km ultramarathon. Researchers took blood samples, measured muscle damage, and tested strength before, during, and after the race. The goal was to learn how extreme endurance exercise affects the body, including differences between men and women. Since this is an observational study, it does not test a treatment or intervention.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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37 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jul 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
Ultra-trail runners that will participate in the CSP2025 race (Castellón, Spain; 2025/04/11-12)
- Ages
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18 to 60 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: * Adults healthy with 18-60 years * Must have completed at least two races of 65 km or longer. * Must be registered as a participant in the CSP 2025 race Exclusion Criteria: * Having heart disease * Having kidney disease * Taking a medication on an ongoing basis
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jaume I Univesity
Castellon, Castellón, 12071, Spain
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