Exercise AddictionNCT05348798
Personality Traits and Exercise Addiction in Ultra Endurance Athletes
An observational study of Exercise Addiction, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) is becoming increasingly popular and Exercise Addiction (EA) is frequent in this type of sports, which are characterized by very high training volume. However, little is known about the personality traits of athletes who are more likely to develop EA. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Exercise Addiction
- What is being tested?
- Web based survey
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 13 Apr 2022to 15 Jul 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: All ultra endurance athletes who volunteered to participate in the survey
Who may be able to join
- athletes participating in ultra endurance sport events (exceeding 6 hours) in running/trail, cycling, swimming, Nordic skiing
- individuals who volunteered to participate in the study
- individuals with access to internet
- Individuals reading French
Who cannot join
- individuals not meeting the inclusion criterias
- individuals who did not participate in an ultra endurance event in the previous year
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
CHU Caen Normandie
Caen, 14000
Joffrey Drigny, MD MSC, +33231064533, drigny-j@chu-caen.fr
About this study
Official title: Assessment of Personality Traits Associated With Exercise Addiction in Ultra Endurance Athletes
Ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) is becoming increasingly popular and Exercise Addiction (EA) is frequent in this type of sports, which are characterized by very high training volume. However, little is known about the personality traits of athletes who are more likely to develop EA. This study aims to assess the personality traits associated with EA in ultra endurance athletes. We designed a cross sectional study. Participants have to fill a web-based questionnaire including the Big Five Personality Test for assessing the personality traits and the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) for assessing EA. Also they have to fill a personal question about demographics (age, gender, work), sport practice and eating habits. A minimum sample size of 300 participants is expected. Statistical analyses will test the association between personality traits and the presence (or absence) of EA according to the EDS-R. Secondary analysis will test the association between the type of sport (running, cycling, triathlon, swimming), the volume of sport practice and the presence of eating disorders and EA.
- Conditions
- Exercise Addiction
- Being tested
- Web based survey
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web based surveyOther
Web-based survey on exercise addiction and personality traits
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra endurance athletes | Individual participating in ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) including running, cycling, triathlon, swimming and Nordic skiing. Participants are above 18 years of age and volunteer to participate in this web-based survey. Receives: Other: Web based survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exercise Addiction
The Exercise Dependence Scale-revised (EDS-R, french version) 21 items, 7 subscales, scores from 1-6 for each item and scores above 15 by subscale defining EA.
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Personality traits
The French version of the Big Five Inventory is a 45-item inventory which measures the five broader domains of personality.
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Secondary outcomes (7)
Demographics
Age, gender and type of work
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (sport)
The type of sport practiced
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (volume)
The volume of training (number of hours weekly)
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (number of events)
The average number of ultra endurance events per year
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (fitness certificate)
The type of care practitioner consulted for fitness certificate
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (dietary supplements)
The type of dietary supplement used
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (SCOFF questionnaire)
The two last questions of the SCOFF questionnaire (Fat, Food)
Measured: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Apr 2022
- Study start13 Apr 2022
- Primary completion15 Jun 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jul 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Exercise AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, CaenThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Joffrey DRIGNY, University Hospital, Caen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05348798
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UltrAddict 3363
- Status last verified
- Apr 2022
- First submitted
- 16 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Personality Traits Associated With Exercise Addiction in Ultra Endurance Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05348798
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UltrAddict 3363
- Conditions
- Exercise Addiction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, CaenUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
- Study start
- 13 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) is becoming increasingly popular and Exercise Addiction (EA) is frequent in this type of sports, which are characterized by very high training volume. However, little is known about the personality traits of athletes who are more likely to develop EA. This study aims to assess the personality traits associated with EA in ultra endurance athletes. We designed a cross sectional study. Participants have to fill a web-based questionnaire including the Big Five Personality Test for assessing the personality traits and the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) for assessing EA. Also they have to fill a personal question about demographics (age, gender, work), sport practice and eating habits. A minimum sample size of 300 participants is expected. Statistical analyses will test the association between personality traits and the presence (or absence) of EA according to the EDS-R. Secondary analysis will test the association between the type of sport (running, cycling, triathlon, swimming), the volume of sport practice and the presence of eating disorders and EA.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra endurance athletes | – | Other: Web based surveyIndividual participating in ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) including running, cycling, triathlon, swimming and Nordic skiing. Participants are above 18 years of age and volunteer to participate in this web-based survey. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All ultra endurance athletes who volunteered to participate in the survey
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- athletes participating in ultra endurance sport events (exceeding 6 hours) in running/trail, cycling, swimming, Nordic skiing
- individuals who volunteered to participate in the study
- individuals with access to internet
- Individuals reading French
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- individuals not meeting the inclusion criterias
- individuals who did not participate in an ultra endurance event in the previous year
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web based surveyWeb-based survey on exercise addiction and personality traits | Other | Ultra endurance athletes |
Primary outcome
Exercise Addiction
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
The Exercise Dependence Scale-revised (EDS-R, french version) 21 items, 7 subscales, scores from 1-6 for each item and scores above 15 by subscale defining EA.
Personality traits
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
The French version of the Big Five Inventory is a 45-item inventory which measures the five broader domains of personality.
7 secondary outcomes
Demographics
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (sport)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (volume)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (number of events)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (fitness certificate)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (dietary supplements)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (SCOFF questionnaire)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Exercise Addiction, run by University Hospital, Caen at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Joffrey Drigny, MD MSc (+33231064533, j.drigny@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Exercise Addiction (time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Apr 2022.