A Systematic Review on the Accuracy and Reliability the BodyGem/MedGem Metabolic Devices

With the number of individuals becoming overweight or obese, healthcare professionals are in need of accurate, reliable, and convenient tools to help personalize weight loss programs. Recently, a new indirect calorimeter (i.e. MedGem / BodyGem; aka "Gem") was introduced as a convenient solution to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR) for assessment of daily energy needs. Several validation and comparison studies were conducted to determine if the Gem device is accurate and reliable. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous studies that evaluated the accuracy and reliability of the Gem devices.

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Key information

Conditions

Resting Metabolic Rate

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Microlife Health Solutions

Golden, Colorado, 80401, United States

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Random or counterbalanced assignment of participants to eliminate measurement bias; similar subject positioning for both Gem and reference system measurement or adjustment to a measurement for positioning differences; and use of a measurement protocol that is similar to the established "best practice" guidelines for employing indirect calorimetry

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Microlife

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Systematic Review on the Accuracy and Reliability of a Hand-Held Indirect Calorimeter for Assessing Energy Needs in Adults & Children

Important dates

Study start: 2006
First posted: Jul 18, 2007
Registry last updated: Jul 18, 2007

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