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CanCan Body Composition Study
Led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Updated on 2025-12-26
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to create a detailed dataset of body composition measurements using precise methods such as sodium bromide, deuterium dilution, and D3-Creatine. The goal is to develop new study protocols for patients with cancer by assessing how accurate and precise current devices are in measuring extracellular water, total body water, and skeletal muscle mass. The study focuses on adults who are either young (20 to under 40 years old) or older (70 years and above). Participants will be grouped into two cross-sectional groups: twenty young adults aged between 20 and 40, and twenty older adults aged 70 or above. The study does not involve any treatment or intervention but collects body composition data through these advanced measurement techniques. It also involves the collection and storage of biospecimens and imaging for research purposes. During the study, participants will undergo body composition measurements at a single time point. They will be asked to comply with study procedures, including providing biospecimens and undergoing imaging that will be stored for future research. The primary outcome measured is skeletal muscle mass. The study is observational and includes healthy volunteers, requiring participants to meet specific health and weight criteria. Participation is expected to last for the duration of the measurement and associated procedures.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
CanCan Body Composition Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being either male or female
- Adults aged over 20 to under 40 years or 70 years and older
- Body weight less than 440 pounds
- Willing to comply with study procedures
- No chronic illnesses such as diabetes or cancer
- Willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for research use
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- Having medical implants like pacemaker or metal joint replacements
- History of mastectomy, breast reduction, or breast implants
- Hair that cannot fit in a swim cap
- Body weight greater than 440 pounds
- Taking medications that affect body fluid compartments such as diuretics
- Not willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for future research use
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single time point
Participants undergo body composition assessments including imaging and biospecimen collection.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70808
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Research Team
S
Steven B Heymsfield, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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