InBody Validation Study

Overview

About this study

With, one in three Americans now having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, and the fastest growing segment of the population having a BMI greater than 40, it is paramount to conduct validation of approaches to measure body composition. Currently the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (iDXA) is the gold standard for measuring the body composition. But it is often difficult to perform since it is limited to specific height, weight and BMI's. InBody is a tool which uses bio electric impedance to measure the body composition. This study will compare both approaches. Validation is necessary as it is clinically quite pertinent to accurately assess a patients' body fat percentage, fat free mass, and total body water and changes that are occurring with nutritional support.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Between 18 and 65 years of age
Have a Body Mass Index ≥ 18.5 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

Are not English speaking
Are younger than 18 years of age
Weigh more than 450 lbs
Taller than 6'6" due to size constraints of the iDXA
Have a pacemaker, defibrillator, artificial lung, artificial heart, electrocardiograph, or nerve simulator
People having radioactive iodine thyroid treatment.
People who have had a nuclear medicine study or a barium X-ray within the last 5 days.
People with large amounts of metal in their bodies.
People with arthritis of the spine recorded in the medical record.
Are pregnant

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Ryan Hurt, M.D., Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Ryan Hurt, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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