Differences in Skinfold Thickness Depending on the Caliper Used.

NCT04907734 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: CE012109
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The present study aims to compare the results obtained from the assessment of skinfolds using four anthropometric calipers (Harpenden, Holtain, Slime Guide and Lipowise). The objectives are to check if there are differences depending on the caliper used to assess skinfolds, and to study the variation in skinfold compressibility as a function of the time elapsed from the application of the caliper to the measurement reading, as well as the validation of the Lipowise caliper. A cross-sectional study will be carried out with a sample of 100 university students aged between 18 and 25 years. Physical activity will be assessed by means of an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and hydration status by urine samples. Anthropometric assessments, including weight, height, and eight skinfolds, will be performed according to the International Society for the Advancement in Kinanthropometry protocol, using the four previously mentioned calipers. Finally, a data analysis will be carried out to compare the results of the samples taken by the calipersand to draw conclusions.

Conditions

Body Weight; Body Fat Disorder

Keywords

Fat mass; Skinfolds; Anthropometry

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Differences in anthropometry-estimated fat mass

  Analysis of the differences between the calipers, used in the same sample and with the same formulas

  Through study completion, an average of 10 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Differences of the skinfolds sum

  Through study completion, an average of 10 months

Interventions

Caliper OTHER

Description of the sample adipose tissue and skinfolds using different calipers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population is conformed by students of different degrees. Finally, 102 students (46 males; 56 females) took part of the study.

You may qualify if:

• To have signed the informed consent form
• To be a student of the San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia
• To be between 18 and 25 years old
• To have a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
• Not have any metabolic or other disease that may affect body fat
• not have received hormonal or steroid treatment in the three months prior to the evaluation, with the exception of contraceptives.

You may not qualify if:

• To have indicators of changes in hydration status (signs of dehydration or oedema)
• To suffer an injury that compromises compliance with the ISAK assessment protocol.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universidad Católica San Antonio

Murcia, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Weight

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• 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: May 24, 2021
• First Posted: June 1, 2021
• Study Start: February 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2021
• Study Completion: April 30, 2021
• Last Updated: June 1, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ES (1)