Differences in Fat Mass Estimation Formulas in Physically Active Adult Population and Relation With Skinfold Sums.

NCT04429581 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 23/02/2013
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,458
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The objective of the present study was to analyze the differences between the formulas used to estimate fat mass and to establish the existing relationship with the skinfold sum in anthropometry. A total of 2,458 active subjects participated in the study (mean age: 27.98±7.43 years-old). Basic measurements and skinfolds variables were measured following the guidelines of the International Society for the Advancement in Kinanthropometry (ISAK), and Kerr, Durnin-Womersley, Faulkner and Carter equations were used to assess fat mass. Significative differences were found between all the formulas for the percentage of fat mass and the fat mass in kilograms. The correlations among the skinfolds sums and the different equations were high and significative in all the cases. There were differences between all the formulas used to estimate the fat mass. The six or eight skinfold sums could be a valid and better alternative than the fat mass equations or the BMI to assess the subcutaneous fat mass in physically active adults.

Conditions

Body Weight Changes; Body Weight

Keywords

Fat mass; Body composition assessement; Health; Antropometry

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Fat mass weight

  Fat mass weight was assessed with skinfold measurements and different prediction equations. Measured in kilograms

  6 years

• Fat mass percentage

  Fat mass percentage was assessed with skinfold measurements and different prediction equations. Measured in percentage of total weight.

  6 years

• Six and eight skinfold sums

  Skinfolds were measured with a caliper, using anthropometry technique describes by ISAK

  6 years

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Body Mass Index

  6 years

• Weight

  6 years

• Height

  6 years

Interventions

Anthropometry OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The present study was conducted with a sample of 2,458 active subjects (mean age: 27,98±7,43 year-old), 1775 men (mean age: 27,99±7,46 years) and 681 women (mean age: 27,94±7,37 years) from Región de Murcia (Spain)

You may qualify if:

• To be between 18 and 50 years old and to practice any sport in a regular basis

You may not qualify if:

• To have overweight or obesity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Weight Changes; Body Weight

Interventions

Anthropometry

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Examination; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis; Investigative Techniques; Biometry; Epidemiologic Measurements; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Director of the International Chair of Kinanthropometry

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 5, 2020
• First Posted: June 12, 2020
• Study Start: February 2, 2013
• Primary Completion: June 20, 2019
• Study Completion: June 20, 2019
• Last Updated: June 12, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share