The Diagnostic Performance of Tilt Test in Athletes

Last updated: October 25, 2017
Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dizzy/fainting Spells

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Cataplexy

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02316860
sportscardiology
  • Ages 14-40
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

In the present study the investigators evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of passive tilt test in athletes, as well as their haemodynamic responses and autonomic nervous system activity during head-up tilt. Moreover, the investigators try to apply a novel algorithm for the improvement of diagnostic yield of tilt test in athletes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 14-40 years old,

  • more than 5 years of exercise training experience and competition at a regional levelat different sports

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • smoking,

  • recent alcohol consumption,

  • presence of any chronic disease and use of drugs

Study Design

Total Participants: 140
Study Start date:
October 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2014

Study Description

We examine athletes with a history of reflex syncope and athletes without history of reflex syncope.All subjects undergo a tilt test, for the evaluation of haemodynamics, heart rate variability (HRV) and baroreflex sensitivity.

Connect with a study center

  • Laboratory of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Division, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

    Thessaloniki, 54622
    Greece

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