A Systematic Review on the Accuracy and Reliability the BodyGem/MedGem Metabolic Devices

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-11-30

Brief Summary

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With the number of individuals becoming overweight or obese, healthcare professionals are in need of accurate, reliable, and convenient tools to help personalize weight loss programs. Recently, a new indirect calorimeter (i.e. MedGem / BodyGem; aka "Gem") was introduced as a convenient solution to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR) for assessment of daily energy needs. Several validation and comparison studies were conducted to determine if the Gem device is accurate and reliable. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous studies that evaluated the accuracy and reliability of the Gem devices.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Resting Metabolic Rate

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Random or counterbalanced assignment of participants to eliminate measurement bias; similar subject positioning for both Gem and reference system measurement or adjustment to a measurement for positioning differences; and use of a measurement protocol that is similar to the established "best practice" guidelines for employing indirect calorimetry

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Principal Investigators

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Scott O McDoniel, M.Ed.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Microlife USA, Inc.

Locations

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Microlife Health Solutions

Golden, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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ML003

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id