Generation of Prediction Equations to Analyze Body Composition of Obese Adults Based on BIA

Generation of Prediction Equations to Analyze Body Composition of Obese Adults Based on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

The study was based on the clinical trial BCA-01 (NCT01368640) "Generation of prediction equations to analyze body composition of adults based on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)" and implicates an extension of the study collective. Aim of the study is to develop prediction equations for calculating FFM, TBW, ECW and SMM based on the gold standard reference methods ADP, DXA, MRI, D2O and NaBr on the one hand and measurement data of the BIA devices on the other hand.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy adults in an
• age range of 18 to 65 years
• BMI > 30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute and chronic diseases
• regular intake of medications (except for contraceptives)
• amputation of limbs
• electrical implant as cardiac pacemaker
• insulin pumps
• artificial joints
• metallic implants (except tooth implants)
• claustrophobia
• pregnancy or breastfeeding period
• probands who cannot provide an ICF by themselves
• probands who might be dependent from the sponsor or the inv. site
• current alcohol abuse
• frequent hypersensitivity reactions/allergies determ. anamnestically
• extensive tattoos at arms or legs