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

Sponsor
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04429581
Collaborator
(none)
2,458
Enrollment
76.5
Actual Duration (Months)

Study Details

Study Description

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.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Anthropometry

Study Design

Study Type:
Observational
Actual Enrollment :
2458 participants
Observational Model:
Case-Only
Time Perspective:
Cross-Sectional
Official Title:
Differences in Fat Mass Estimation Formulas in Physically Active Adult Population and Relation With Skinfold Sums.
Actual Study Start Date :
Feb 2, 2013
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 20, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 20, 2019

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Fat mass weight [6 years]

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

  2. Fat mass percentage [6 years]

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

  3. Six and eight skinfold sums [6 years]

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

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Body Mass Index [6 years]

    Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2

  2. Weight [6 years]

    Measured in kilograms

  3. Height [6 years]

    Measured in meters

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 50 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
  • To be between 18 and 50 years old and to practice any sport in a regular basis
Exclusion Criteria:
  • To have overweight or obesity

Contacts and Locations

Locations

No locations specified.

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Francisco Esparza Ros, Director of the International Chair of Kinanthropometry, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04429581
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 23/02/2013
First Posted:
Jun 12, 2020
Last Update Posted:
Jun 12, 2020
Last Verified:
Jun 1, 2020
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Francisco Esparza Ros, Director of the International Chair of Kinanthropometry, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Fat mass
Body composition assessement
Health
Antropometry
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Body Weight
Body Weight Changes

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Jun 12, 2020