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Ultrasound Investigation Into Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema in Open Water Swimming Athletes
Led by Rocky Vista University, LLC · Updated on 2025-07-31
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
137 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can affect swimmers of all abilities. The pathophysiology is not well understood and early identification strategies are not established. Handheld ultrasound is a validated tool for the identification of pulmonary edema and is not well-studied in this population. Understanding the incidence of signs of pulmonary edema and its usefulness as a sign of early pulmonary edema would be beneficial This study evaluates triathletes and open water swimmers at endurance events. A validated protocol for lung ultrasound is used to identify the signs of pulmonary edema. The findings will be analyzed for differences in experience level, type of athlete, gender, age, and environmental factors. The findings may then be used in the future to aid in the early identification and treatment of athletes and military personnel in similar situations to decrease morbidity and mortality.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ultrasound Investigation Into Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema in Open Water Swimming Athletes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Athletes competing in the endurance event
- Participants must have completed at least part of the swimming leg of the race
You will not qualify if you...
- Any patient who is acutely decompensating and requires focused medical care or evacuation as determined by race physicians
- Pregnant patients
- Patients younger than 18 years old
- Athletes who did not participate in the swimming portion of the race
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rocky Vista University
Parker, Colorado, United States, 80012
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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