Validation of Methods to Estimate Body Fat

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy

• Registration Number: NCT00205218
• Lead Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate various methods for estimating body composition in human subjects. Each subject is evaluated by several methods that are then compared to a criterion value. We hypothesize that the prediction method will yield the same result as the criterion value. The risks to subjects are minimal and all techniques are routinely performed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1998-11
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-19
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-20
• Study Completion: 2006-08
• Status Verified: 2007-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 2015-10-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• healthy male and female (pre-menopausal) volunteers

Exclusion Criteria

• post-menopausal and pregnant women

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Wisconsin; 🇺🇸 Madison, Wisconsin, United States