Table 1.

Study outcomes

Investigations	Pilot study (part A)	Subsequent cohort study (part B)
Non-contrast coronary CT	X	(X)
Coronary CT angiography	X	(X)
Echocardiography	X	(X)
Ultrasound of the carotid and femoral arteries	X	(X)
Retinal fundus photo	X	(X)
Grip strength measurement	X	X
Bioelectrical impedance	X	X
Blood samples—immediate analyses+later analyses	X	X
Clinical examination	X	X
Medical history and socioeconomic status	X	X
Questionnaires	X	X

Our study aims to explore cardiovascular and mental health in Danish recreational athletes with a history of AAS use. Part A involves 120 AAS users and 60 non-users for comparison. Part B, a larger cohort study, will be based on part A findings, with examinations focused on those providing the most value. The inclusion of certain examinations in part B depends on part A results.

AAS, androgenic anabolic steroid.