Analyze the Relationship Between the Density of Fat Tissue and Cellulite With the Lumbar Lordosis Degree

NCT ID: NCT02903459

Last Updated: 2018-03-07

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-06-30

Study Completion Date

2017-07-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is analyze the relationship between the density of visceral and subcutaneous fat and cellulite with the lumbar lordosis degree.

Detailed Description

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There are two types of abdominal fat: subcutaneous adipose tissue which is more superficial, lying above the abdominal muscle wall and visceral adipose tissue, corresponding to the intra-abdominal fat witch is more harmful to health.

The accumulation of fat tissue differs between genders and age. Men have a huge propensity for developing central fat and women accumulate more subcutaneous fat tissue on the gluteal-femoral region. Some authors suggest that the accumulation of fat tissue increases with age.

Several studies have concluded that there is a relationship between the abdominal fat storage and the degree of lumbar curvature.

In addition, some authors also suggest that there is a relationship between the degree of lumbar lordosis and cellulite, which is related to circulatory changes.

However these relationships are not yet clarified in the literature.

Conditions

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Lordosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Males

Evaluation of body mass index, determination of waist-to-hip ration and waist-to-height ration, using perimetry; evaluation of 7 skinfold according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock, and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in males aged between 18 and 26.

Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Young Adults

Evaluation of abdominal thickness, percentage of abdominal fat and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in young adults females aged between 18-26.

Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Adults

Evaluation of abdominal thickness, percentage of abdominal fat and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in adult females aged between 40-60.

Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Females

Evaluation of body mass index, determination of waist-to-hip ration and waist-to-height ration using perimetry, evaluation of 7 skinfold according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock, and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in females aged between 18 and 26.

Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Interventions

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Transversal Study so there is no intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: All the community of the School of Allied Health Technologies; aged between 18-60

Exclusion Criteria: Pathologies (cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, respiratory, muscular); pregnancy; abdominoplasty; collum and gluteal surgeries; deregulated menstrual cycle ; anatomical changes; anticelulitic treatments
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Andreia Noites

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Andreia Noites, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto

Locations

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Andreia Noites

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal

Site Status

Countries

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Portugal

References

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Jackson AS, Pollock ML. Generalized equations for predicting body density of men. Br J Nutr. 1978 Nov;40(3):497-504. doi: 10.1079/bjn19780152.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 718832 (View on PubMed)

Craig CL, Marshall AL, Sjostrom M, Bauman AE, Booth ML, Ainsworth BE, Pratt M, Ekelund U, Yngve A, Sallis JF, Oja P. International physical activity questionnaire: 12-country reliability and validity. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Aug;35(8):1381-95. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000078924.61453.FB.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 12900694 (View on PubMed)

Siqueira, G. R., Alencar, G. G., Rocha, M. B. N., Silva, L. R., Moura, M. C. G. G., & Silva, G. A. P. (2015). Relação entre lordose lombar e depósito de gordura abdominal em adolescentes e adultos jovens. Revista Brasileira de Ciência e Movimento, 74-80.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Power ML, Schulkin J. Sex differences in fat storage, fat metabolism, and the health risks from obesity: possible evolutionary origins. Br J Nutr. 2008 May;99(5):931-40. doi: 10.1017/S0007114507853347. Epub 2007 Nov 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17977473 (View on PubMed)

Lopes C, Aro A, Azevedo A, Ramos E, Barros H. Intake and adipose tissue composition of fatty acids and risk of myocardial infarction in a male Portuguese community sample. J Am Diet Assoc. 2007 Feb;107(2):276-86. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2006.11.008.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17258965 (View on PubMed)

Kuo YL, Tully EA, Galea MP. Video analysis of sagittal spinal posture in healthy young and older adults. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Mar-Apr;32(3):210-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.02.002.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19362231 (View on PubMed)

Bazzocchi A, Filonzi G, Ponti F, Sassi C, Salizzoni E, Battista G, Canini R. Accuracy, reproducibility and repeatability of ultrasonography in the assessment of abdominal adiposity. Acad Radiol. 2011 Sep;18(9):1133-43. doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2011.04.014. Epub 2011 Jul 2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21724427 (View on PubMed)

Noites A, Nunes R, Gouveia AI, Mota A, Melo C, Viera A, Adubeiro N, Bastos JM. Effects of aerobic exercise associated with abdominal microcurrent: a preliminary study. J Altern Complement Med. 2015 Apr;21(4):229-36. doi: 10.1089/acm.2014.0114.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25875939 (View on PubMed)

Nkengne A, Papillon A, Bertin C. Evaluation of the cellulite using a thermal infra-red camera. Skin Res Technol. 2013 Feb;19(1):e231-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0846.2012.00633.x. Epub 2012 Jun 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22741614 (View on PubMed)

Goldman, M., & Hexsel, D. (2006). Cellulite: Pathophysiology and Treatment (i. healthcare Ed. 2ª edição ed.).

Reference Type BACKGROUND

FLIR. (2013). Flir E-Series.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

COMED. (2013). Company Comed.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Corporation, T. (2006). Tanita: Monitoring Your Heath. Tanita Manual: InnerScan Body Composition Monitor

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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AR

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

MS

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

MC

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

AN-005

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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