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Body Composition Assessment in Spinal Cord Injury - NCT00957762-23249(Clinical Trial 305494)



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City:  Richmond
State:  
VA
Zip Code: 23249
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus - Body Composition - Tetraplegia - Paraplegia - Spinal Cord Injury
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to evaluate different methods of measuring body composition (amount of fat, muscle, bone, and water in your body) and to determine relationships between body composition and other medical problems associated with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Study summary: A preliminary investigation in our laboratory has demonstrated the advantage of using 4-compartment modeling to assess body composition in SCI adults. In comparing body composition analyses techniques in 20 individuals with SCI, we found Total Error to be 8.0% with Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, 8.4% with hydrodensitometry, 11.5% with bioelectrical impedance analysis, and 21.8% with standard skinfold equations when compared to 4-compartment modeling, the currently accepted gold standard for body composition assessment. To date there is no gold standard for the determination of body composition in SCI individuals.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Criteria for participation will include men and women within the age range of 18-65 years old with C5-L2 Motor-Complete (ASIA A&B) - SCI of duration greater than 12 months to ensure a homogenous sample. Exclusion Criteria: - Persons with uncompensated hypothyroidism, and/or renal disease will be excluded from the study. - Additionally, individuals with uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia, recent (within 3 months) deep vein thrombosis - Pressure ulcers > Grade II will be excluded.
Study is available at: Hunter Holmes McGuire Spinal Cord Injury Research Lab
Richmond, VA 23249
United States

Primary Contact:
Joshua Miller, MS
Email: Joshua.Miller@va.gov
Phone: 804-675-6200

Secondary Contact:
Joshua Miller, MS
Email: Joshua.Miller@va.gov
Phone: 804-675-6200
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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