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NCT03490227 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Measurement of Body Fat in Infants
A clinical trial of Body Composition and Brown Adipose Tissue, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03490227: Completed study of Body Composition and Brown Adipose Tissue, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
NCT03490227 is a study of Body Composition and Brown Adipose Tissue that has completed, run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 116-participant average among 20 other Body Composition trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03490227, a study of Body Composition and Brown Adipose Tissue, has completed, sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Up to 10 infants will complete the study aimed to establish a technique for measuring whole body adiposity and brown adipose tissue in infant subjects using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and magnetic resonance imaging, respectively.
Primary Outcome
Whole body fat mass will be measured in infant subjects using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center - Baton Rouge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-04-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-12-02 |
What the finished NCT03490227 record still lists
NCT03490227 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 116-participant average among 20 other Body Composition trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Body Composition appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT03490227 reports a single indexed study location in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03490227 about?
NCT03490227 is a clinical study titled "Measurement of Body Fat in Infants". Up to 10 infants will complete the study aimed to establish a technique for measuring whole body adiposity and brown adipose tissue in infant subjects using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and magnetic resonance imaging, respectively.
What is the current status of trial NCT03490227?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2018-04-30. Estimated completion is 2019-12-02.
What conditions does trial NCT03490227 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Body Composition, Brown Adipose Tissue.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03490227?
This trial is sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, which has 258 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03490227 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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