Body Composition in Infants and Children

This study will test a new method for measuring body fat and muscle in infants and children: QMR.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

healthy child
weighing between 0 and 110 pounds

Exclusion criteria

child has condition that may affect growth or bone development
child has chronic disease
child has disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
child takes medication that could affect bone density
child has any type of nonremovable metal

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Body Composition

Time frame: one-time visit

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Validation of a Body Composition Method for Infants and Children

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jun 16, 2009
Registry last updated: Feb 12, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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