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Pilot Study for Determination of Total Energy Expenditure and Fat Oxidation in Children

Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT02340286
Lead Sponsor
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine energy expenditure and fat oxidation in 2 year old children.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.5-2.5 years of age
  • Mother is a participant in the Glowing study (protocol NCT01131117)
  • Healthy without taking medication that can affect study outcomes, as determined by the PI.
Exclusion Criteria
  • None listed

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine fat oxidation in children2-6 hours

Deuterated palmitate is administered and urine is collected at different time points.

To determine total energy expenditure in 2 year old children15 days

Doubly labeled water is administered to 2 year old children and urine is collected at different time points.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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