Study Results
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
40 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2025-10-15
2026-05-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Cross-sectional group
20 young (20-40yo) and 20 older (70+) adults
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Being an adult \>20 - \<40 or \>70 years of age.
* Having a body weight of less than 440 pounds
* Being willing to comply with the study procedures
* Not having a chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, cancer, etc.)
* Must be willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for research use
Exclusion Criteria
* Having medical implants such as a pacemaker or metal joint replacements
* Having had a mastectomy, breast reduction, or breast implants
* Having hair that cannot fit in a swim cap
* Having a body weight greater than 440 pounds
* Taking medications that alter the body's fluid compartments (ex: diuretics)
* Not willing to have biospecimens and imaging stored for future research use.
20 Years
90 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Steven Heymsfield
Boyd Professor
Locations
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Steven B Heymsfield, MD
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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PBRC 00006218
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id