CanCan Body Composition Study

Pennington Biomedical Research Center40 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to develop a dataset with reference body composition measurements using criterion methods. This dataset will be used to develop new protocols to study patients with cancer. Obtaining measurements of sodium bromide (NaBr), deuterium dilution (D2O), and D3-Creatine in a stratified sample of adults will determine the accuracy (and precision) of the available devices for ECW, TBW, and skeletal muscle mass measurements.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy Participants Young Healthy Adults Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 90 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being either male or female * Being an adult \>20 - \<40 or \>70 years of age. * Having a body weight of less than 440 pounds * Being willing to comply with the study procedures * Not having a chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, cancer, etc.) * Must be willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for research use Exclusion Criteria: * Being pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or breastfeeding * Having medical implants such as a pacemaker or metal joint replacements * Having had a mastectomy, breast reduction, or breast implants * Having hair that cannot fit in a swim cap * Having a body weight greater than 440 pounds * Taking medications that alter the body's fluid compartments (ex: diuretics) * Not willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for future research use.

Locations (1)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Skeletal Muscle Mass

Muscle mass

Time frame: Single time point

Central Contacts

Steven B Heymsfield, MD

CONTACT

2257632541 steven.heymsfield@pbrc.edu

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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