Body Composition in Swiss Elite Wheelchair Athletes.
Joelle Leonie Flueck
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32039228Actively Recruiting
Age: 18Years +
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Anthropometric, Dietary, Exercise, and Supplementation Profile in Athletes With Disabilities (PADES)
Led by University of Alicante · Updated on 2026-03-11
300
Participants Needed
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Research Sites
322 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the physical characteristics, exercise habits, and dietary and supplement intake of Spanish athletes with disabilities. This descriptive and correlational observational study aims to fill the gap in standardized data about body measurements and nutrition among athletes with various disabilities. Understanding these factors is important to improve their health, athletic performance, and the development of tailored nutrition and training programs. The study involves assessing body composition through measurements like body mass, stature, girths, lengths, breadths, and skinfolds over a four-year period. Participants' dietary intake and supplement use will be evaluated using specific questionnaires, while physical activity levels will be assessed through a standardized short questionnaire. The study includes adult male and female athletes with disabilities who have at least two years of sports experience and follow a regular training program. Participants will be evaluated through anthropometric measurements and surveys related to food and supplement consumption, physical activity, and health perception. The research team will monitor body composition variables and dietary habits continuously for up to four years. This comprehensive approach will allow comparisons across different types of disabilities and help develop evidence-based strategies for the health and performance of athletes with disabilities.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Body Composition and Lifestyles in Athletes With Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Acceptance of informed consent
- Have a federation license and at least two years of experience practicing the sport
- Follow a training program with at least three days per week
- Maintain training continuity for at least one month without absences
- Any type of disability
You will not qualify if you...
- Failure to attend evaluations
- Reporting less than 80% attendance to physical activity sessions as reported by trainer
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - Up to 4 years
Participants undergo assessments including body composition measurements, dietary intake, supplement consumption, and physical activity level evaluations.
Periodic visits over 4 years
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - Up to 4 years
Participants are observed over time to track changes in body composition, diet, supplement use, and physical activity.
Ongoing assessments during the study period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Health Sciences. University of Alicante
San Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain, 03690
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Research Team
J
Jose Miguel Martinez Sanz, Dr
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David Romero García, Dr
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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