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Predicting Appendicular Lean and Fat Mass With Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Among Adult Patients With Obesity.

NCT06545435 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 400

Last updated 2024-08-26

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Summary

This study aims to develop and cross-validate novel bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) equations for predicting appendicular soft tissue masses, specifically fat mass (FM) and appendicular lean mass (ALM), in a sample of Caucasian adult subjects affected by obesity. The research will compare these new BIA equations with three established BIA-derived prediction models and validate them using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. This study utilizes existing datasets to enhance the accuracy and applicability of BIA in assessing body composition and supports the development of standardized algorithms for converting raw BIA data across different devices and populations.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Trieste

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    collaborator OTHER

  • Federal University of Pelotas

    collaborator OTHER

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Cagliari

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Lisbon

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Alberta

    collaborator OTHER

  • Curtin University

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Roma La Sapienza

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-05-13
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • United States
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Italy
  • Portugal

Study Locations

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