Plain-English translation of NCT07583940 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are studying how eating too few calories relative to how much energy athletes burn may increase the risk of heart problems and high blood pressure. The study will test college athletes twice — once during their competitive season and once outside of it — to measure heart stiffness, blood pressure, and nutritional status.
Black Division I college athletes have a five times higher risk of sudden cardiac death than white athletes, and early research suggests that not eating enough calories to match their exercise output may be a major reason. This trial aims to understand this connection and find ways to help athletes eat better and protect their hearts.
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You will visit the research team twice over one year — once during your competitive season (January 2026 or later) and once during your off-season. Each visit will include measurements of your heart health, blood pressure, and nutrition, likely through blood tests and heart imaging. The study does not involve taking any medication; it is observational to understand how your body responds to the demands of college athletics.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Collaborators
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Enrollment target
~150 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
18 Years – 26 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Troy M Purdom, PhD
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
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