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NCT Number: NCT02903459

Analyze the Relationship Between the Density of Fat Tissue and Cellulite With the Lumbar Lordosis Degree

The aim of this study is analyze the relationship between the density of visceral and subcutaneous fat and cellulite with the lumbar lordosis degree.

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Key information

Conditions

Lordosis Bone Diseases Cellulite Musculoskeletal Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Skin Manifestations Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Andreia Noites

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, 4400-303, Portugal

About this study

There are two types of abdominal fat: subcutaneous adipose tissue which is more superficial, lying above the abdominal muscle wall and visceral adipose tissue, corresponding to the intra-abdominal fat witch is more harmful to health.

The accumulation of fat tissue differs between genders and age. Men have a huge propensity for developing central fat and women accumulate more subcutaneous fat tissue on the gluteal-femoral region. Some authors suggest that the accumulation of fat tissue increases with age.

Several studies have concluded that there is a relationship between the abdominal fat storage and the degree of lumbar curvature.

In addition, some authors also suggest that there is a relationship between the degree of lumbar lordosis and cellulite, which is related to circulatory changes.

However these relationships are not yet clarified in the literature.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

All the community of the School of Allied Health Technologies; aged between 18-60

Exclusion criteria

Pathologies (cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, respiratory, muscular); pregnancy; abdominoplasty; collum and gluteal surgeries; deregulated menstrual cycle ; anatomical changes; anticelulitic treatments

Treatment and study plan

Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of Lumbar Lordosis by analysing photos of the lateral right side of the participants

    Time frame: Day 1

    We used photogrammetry for this evaluation. We marked the anatomical points (T11, L1, S2 and Antero-superior Iliac Spine) with isopod balls. We took a picture of the right lateral view of the participant. Finally we used the SAPo software to measure free angles to determinate lumbar lordosis degree.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Body Mass Index

    Time frame: Day 1

    The height was measured by a tape-measure. We used the bioimpedance balance to determinate the body mass of the participants. BMI was calculated by using the body weight divided by height squared.

  2. Perimeters measurements using a tape-measure at waist level and at trochanters level at the end of expiration

    Time frame: Day 1

    The perimeters measurements were done at the end of expiration, at waist level and at trochanters level. The waist-hip ratio was calculated by using the waist level perimeter divided by trochanters level perimeter and the waist-to-height ratio was calculated by using the waist level perimeter divided by height

  3. Skinfold measures

    Time frame: Day 1

    Subscapular, tricipital, chest, axillar, suprailiac, abdominal, thick skinfolds were performed three times in right hemibody, by caliper according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock. Siri equation was used to determinate the percentage of total body fat.

  4. Bioimpedance Balance

    Time frame: Day 1

    This instrument was used to determine the weight, the percentage of body and abdominal fat, the visceral index and the percentage of body and abdominal lean mass.

  5. Ecograph

    Time frame: Day 1

    It was used for distinguishing of abdominal thickness fat (differentiate the fat in visceral and subcutaneous fat tissue) and in order to obtain the thickness of the subcutaneous adipose tissue at the points of maximum and minimum temperature on the gluteal region.

  6. Thermography

    Time frame: Day 1

    Measurement of skin temperature in the gluteal region to obtain the average, the minimum and the maximum temperature on this area.

  7. Cellulite Grading Scale

    Time frame: Day 1

    6 Photos were taken in the posterior and lateral (right and left) views, 3 in relaxation and 3 in gluteal isometric contraction.

Other outcomes

  1. International Physical Activity Questionnaire

    Time frame: Day 1

    International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to monitor lifestyle

  2. Food Frequency Questionnaire

    Time frame: Day 1

    Food Frequency Questionnaire was used to monitor lifestyle

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Analyze the Relationship Between the Density of Abdominal Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat and Cellulite With the Lumbar

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2017
First posted
Sep 16, 2016
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2018

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