Ultrasound Investigation Into Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema in Open Water Swimming Athletes

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Participants must be Athletes competing in the event

• Must have engaged in a portion of the swimming leg of the race

Locations
United States
Colorado
Rocky Vista University
RECRUITING
Parker
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 300
Treatments
Triathletes/Open water swimmers
Triathletes and open water swimmers in events at Boulder Ironman, St George Ironman and Without limits swim events
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Rocky Vista University, LLC

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