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Differences in Skinfold Thickness Depending on the Caliper Used.

NCT04907734 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2021-06-01

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Summary

The present study aims to compare the results obtained from the assessment of skinfolds using four anthropometric calipers (Harpenden, Holtain, Slime Guide and Lipowise). The objectives are to check if there are differences depending on the caliper used to assess skinfolds, and to study the variation in skinfold compressibility as a function of the time elapsed from the application of the caliper to the measurement reading, as well as the validation of the Lipowise caliper. A cross-sectional study will be carried out with a sample of 100 university students aged between 18 and 25 years. Physical activity will be assessed by means of an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and hydration status by urine samples. Anthropometric assessments, including weight, height, and eight skinfolds, will be performed according to the International Society for the Advancement in Kinanthropometry protocol, using the four previously mentioned calipers. Finally, a data analysis will be carried out to compare the results of the samples taken by the calipersand to draw conclusions.

Conditions

  • Body Weight
  • Body Fat Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Caliper

Description of the sample adipose tissue and skinfolds using different calipers.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2021-04-30
Completion
2021-04-30

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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