Study of the Nutritional, Metabolic, and Body Composition Profile in Children and Adolescents With Epidermolysis Bullosa

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)0 sites15 target enrollmentAugust 1995

ConditionsEpidermolysis Bullosa

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Epidermolysis Bullosa
Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Enrollment: 15
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 20 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Characterize the nutritional and metabolic profile of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa.

II. Determine patterns of body composition in these patients. III. Determine the energy requirements of these patients by measuring resting energy expenditure.

IV. Assess protein nutrition by measuring lean body mass.

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Data collected from a 5-day food diary are analyzed for protein, nutrient, and calorie intake. Nutritional, metabolic, and body composition are evaluated by indirect calorimetry, total body electrical conductivity, total body potassium, and lean body mass.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 1995

End Date

TBD

Last Updated

20 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All