Status:
COMPLETED
Differences in Skinfold Thickness Depending on the Caliper Used.
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Conditions:
Body Weight
Body Fat Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Brief Summary
The present study aims to compare the results obtained from the assessment of skinfolds using four anthropometric calipers (Harpenden, Holtain, Slime Guide and Lipowise). The objectives are to check i...
Detailed Description
The objectives adressed in this study are: 1- To verify whether the model of adipometer used to measure skinfolds influences the results obtained. 2- To study the variation in skinfold compressibility...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- To have signed the informed consent form
- To be a student of the San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia
- To be between 18 and 25 years old
- To have a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
- Not have any metabolic or other disease that may affect body fat
- not have received hormonal or steroid treatment in the three months prior to the evaluation, with the exception of contraceptives.
Exclusion
- To have indicators of changes in hydration status (signs of dehydration or oedema)
- To suffer an injury that compromises compliance with the ISAK assessment protocol.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04907734
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
April 30 2021
Last Update
June 1 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Universidad Católica San Antonio
Murcia, Spain