NCT00502931

Brief Summary

With the number of individuals becoming overweight or obese, healthcare professionals are in need of accurate, reliable, and convenient tools to help personalize weight loss programs. Recently, a new indirect calorimeter (i.e. MedGem / BodyGem; aka "Gem") was introduced as a convenient solution to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR) for assessment of daily energy needs. Several validation and comparison studies were conducted to determine if the Gem device is accurate and reliable. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous studies that evaluated the accuracy and reliability of the Gem devices.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2006

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 16, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

July 18, 2007

Status Verified

July 1, 2007

First QC Date

July 16, 2007

Last Update Submit

July 16, 2007

Conditions

Resting Metabolic Rate

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Random or counterbalanced assignment of participants to eliminate measurement bias; similar subject positioning for both Gem and reference system measurement or adjustment to a measurement for positioning differences; and use of a measurement protocol that is similar to the established "best practice" guidelines for employing indirect calorimetry

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Microlife Health Solutions

Golden, Colorado, 80401, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Scott O McDoniel, M.Ed.

    Microlife USA, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 16, 2007

First Posted

July 18, 2007

Study Start

November 1, 2006

Last Updated

July 18, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-07

Locations

US(1)