Ultrasound Investigation Into Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema in Open Water Swimming Athletes
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Rocky Vista University, LLC
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Inclusion Criteria:
- ✓ Participants must be Athletes competing in the event
- ✓ Must have engaged in a portion of the swimming leg of the race
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ \- Any acutely decompensating patient who requires focused medical care and evacuation as determined by race physicians
- ✕ Patients who are pregnant
- ✕ Patients less than 18 years of age
- ✕ Athletes who did not participate in the swim portion
Where it's recruiting
Parker
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06384885 · last updated 2025-07-31